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PETRONET Petronet LNG Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels
₹ 276.65
+0.58%
1-year price · range ₹250–₹317

Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.4%) on short-covering (OI down -2.0%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about PETRONET

In the last completed session, Petronet LNG Ltd. closed +0.36% with futures open interest moving -2.0%. That combination — price rising while OI shrinks — is classified as Short Covering. It typically reflects existing short sellers closing positions, not fresh buying. Short-covering rallies can be sharp but tend to fade without follow-through demand. The option PCR of 0.85 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹280 sits 1.2% above the current price, a mild magnet near expiry.

There have been no notable bulk or block deals from FIIs, mutual funds, or insurance companies in Petronet LNG Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Petronet LNG Ltd. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
32,934,600
-674500 (-2.0%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.85
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 280
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 275.05
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
2,609,505
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
46.4
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 326.40
-15.7% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 235.35
+16.9% above low
200-DMA
₹ 279.37
-1.5% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 275.97
-0.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-12.0%
1M -4.7%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Energy

P/E (TTM)
10.6
price / earnings
P/B
1.9
price / book
ROE
18.6%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 41,498 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.61%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 26.07
earnings per share

Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.

Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)

No institutional bulk or block deals recorded for this stock in the last 30 sessions.

Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days

No insider disclosures filed for this stock in the last 60 days.

Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-07-28 · spot 275 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 260 and 295+7.2% upside, -5.5% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
351,500
IV 45% Δ 0.87 θ -0.3 ν 0
258
416,100
55,100
260 S
1,157,100 +112k
0
262
573,800 +1k
IV 34% Δ -0.15 θ -0.2 ν 0
19,000
IV 63% Δ 0.69 θ -0.6 ν 0
265
340,100 -27k
IV 33% Δ -0.20 θ -0.2 ν 0
347,700 +28k
IV 29% Δ 0.70 θ -0.3 ν 0
270
674,500 +64k
IV 30% Δ -0.31 θ -0.3 ν 0
142,500 +17k
IV 28% Δ 0.61 θ -0.3 ν 0
272
157,700 -12k
IV 30% Δ -0.39 θ -0.3 ν 0
640,300 -35k
IV 28% Δ 0.52 θ -0.3 ν 0
275
402,800 -12k
IV 29% Δ -0.48 θ -0.3 ν 0
399,000 -4k
IV 28% Δ 0.43 θ -0.3 ν 0
278
254,600 +24k
IV 29% Δ -0.57 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,388,900 +55k
IV 28% Δ 0.34 θ -0.3 ν 0
280 MP
980,400 +30k
IV 29% Δ -0.65 θ -0.3 ν 0
258,400 -12k
IV 28% Δ 0.26 θ -0.3 ν 0
282
201,400 +5k
IV 28% Δ -0.74 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,404,100 -10k
IV 28% Δ 0.20 θ -0.2 ν 0
285
739,100 -38k
IV 31% Δ -0.78 θ -0.2 ν 0
64,600
IV 30% Δ 0.15 θ -0.2 ν 0
288
0
1,330,000 +9k
290
459,800 -4k
IV 31% Δ -0.88 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 275.05
Key Resistance (R) 295
Key Support (S) 260
Max Pain Strike (MP) 280
Concentrations of Option open interest show strong barrier levels. Option writers defend these levels, especially heading into monthly derivatives expiry.

Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for PETRONET options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: PETRONET · Spot: ₹ 275.05 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 1900

Legs

Side
Type
Strike
Qty
Premium
Net premium
Max profit
Max loss
Breakevens
Position Delta
Position Theta/day
Position Vega/1% IV

Payoff at expiry

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PETRONET — frequently asked questions

What is the Petronet LNG Ltd. share price today?

PETRONET is trading at ₹276.65 (+0.58% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Petronet LNG Ltd.?

PETRONET (Petronet LNG Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 10.6.

What is the market cap of Petronet LNG Ltd.?

PETRONET has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹41,498 crore.

What is the ROE of Petronet LNG Ltd.?

PETRONET has a return on equity (ROE) of about 18.6%.

Is PETRONET near its 52-week high?

PETRONET is trading -15.7% from its 52-week high of ₹326.40 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of PETRONET?

The 14-day RSI of PETRONET is 46.4, which is considered neutral.

Is PETRONET above its 200-day moving average?

PETRONET is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹279.37 (-1.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in PETRONET?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies PETRONET as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for PETRONET options?

PETRONET's option-chain max pain strike is ₹280 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.85, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying PETRONET?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in PETRONET with named buyers and sellers, plus promoter and insider filings — the tables on this page list the most recent institutional activity as disclosed to the exchanges.