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PNB Punjab National Bank — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 117.00
+0.58%
1-year price · range ₹99–₹131

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

Derivatives signal Long Unwinding
Longs are exiting (OI down -0.9%) as price declines (-0.1%), indicating lack of holding support.

Analysis what the data is telling us about PNB

In the last completed session, Punjab National Bank closed -0.13% with futures open interest moving -0.9%. That combination — price falling while OI shrinks — is classified as Long Unwinding. Existing longs are exiting rather than new shorts being added; the move down lacks the conviction of fresh selling. The option PCR of 0.77 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers.

There have been no notable bulk or block deals from FIIs, mutual funds, or insurance companies in Punjab National Bank over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Punjab National Bank points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Unwinding
bias: bearish
Futures OI
274,424,000
-2640000 (-0.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.77
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 117
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 116.32
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
11,160,741
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
58.2
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 135.15
-13.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 98.50
+18.8% above low
200-DMA
₹ 114.78
+1.9% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 111.80
+4.7% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+12.2%
1M +2.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
6.1
price / earnings
P/B
0.9
price / book
ROE
15.0%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 134,467 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
2.56%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 19.22
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 2026-09-29 · spot 116 · EOD 2026-09-03

Option writers expect range between 115 and 120+3.2% upside, -1.1% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
928,000 -24k
IV 27% Δ 0.81 θ -0.1 ν 0
110
6,016,000 +752k
IV 24% Δ -0.16 θ -0.0 ν 0
32,000
IV 37% Δ 0.72 θ -0.1 ν 0
111
872,000 -88k
IV 23% Δ -0.19 θ -0.0 ν 0
560,000 +16k
IV 34% Δ 0.70 θ -0.1 ν 0
112
1,944,000 -168k
IV 23% Δ -0.23 θ -0.0 ν 0
872,000 -8k
IV 26% Δ 0.70 θ -0.1 ν 0
113
1,744,000 -40k
IV 23% Δ -0.28 θ -0.0 ν 0
896,000 -80k
IV 23% Δ 0.67 θ -0.1 ν 0
114
1,992,000 -32k
IV 22% Δ -0.33 θ -0.0 ν 0
4,560,000 -424k
IV 24% Δ 0.61 θ -0.1 ν 0
115 S
7,232,000 -232k
IV 22% Δ -0.38 θ -0.0 ν 0
3,256,000 -376k
IV 24% Δ 0.56 θ -0.1 ν 0
116
2,656,000 +24k
IV 22% Δ -0.44 θ -0.0 ν 0
4,960,000 -432k
IV 24% Δ 0.50 θ -0.1 ν 0
117 MP
2,960,000 +352k
IV 22% Δ -0.50 θ -0.0 ν 0
5,400,000 +912k
IV 23% Δ 0.45 θ -0.1 ν 0
118
2,536,000 +264k
IV 22% Δ -0.56 θ -0.0 ν 0
2,320,000 +464k
IV 24% Δ 0.40 θ -0.1 ν 0
119
632,000 +160k
IV 22% Δ -0.61 θ -0.0 ν 0
13,552,000 +2528k
IV 24% Δ 0.35 θ -0.1 ν 0
120 R
4,016,000 +128k
IV 22% Δ -0.67 θ -0.0 ν 0
1,176,000 -56k
IV 24% Δ 0.30 θ -0.1 ν 0
121
1,056,000 +8k
IV 23% Δ -0.71 θ -0.0 ν 0
1,560,000 +112k
IV 24% Δ 0.26 θ -0.1 ν 0
122
176,000
IV 20% Δ -0.79 θ -0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 116.32
Key Resistance (R) 120
Key Support (S) 115
Max Pain Strike (MP) 117
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 PNB options · 2026-09-29 expiry

Underlying: PNB · Spot: ₹ 116.32 · Expiry: 2026-09-29 · Lot: 8000

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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PNB — frequently asked questions

What is the Punjab National Bank share price today?

PNB is trading at ₹117.00 (+0.58% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Punjab National Bank?

PNB (Punjab National Bank) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 6.1.

What is the market cap of Punjab National Bank?

PNB has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹134,467 crore.

What is the ROE of Punjab National Bank?

PNB has a return on equity (ROE) of about 15.0%.

Is PNB near its 52-week high?

PNB is trading -13.4% from its 52-week high of ₹135.15 as of 2026-09-04.

What is the RSI of PNB?

The 14-day RSI of PNB is 58.2, which is considered neutral.

Is PNB above its 200-day moving average?

PNB is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹114.78 (+1.9% away).

What is the F&O buildup in PNB?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies PNB as Long Unwinding (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for PNB options?

PNB's option-chain max pain strike is ₹117 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.77, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying PNB?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in PNB 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.