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POWERGRID Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Power · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.23%
₹ 285.05
+1.03%

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.0%) on short-covering (OI down -1.9%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about POWERGRID

In the last completed session, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. closed +1.02% with futures open interest moving -1.9%. 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 stock's option PCR sits at 0.56, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹295 sits 3.5% 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 Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
87,837,000
-1742300 (-1.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.56
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 295
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 282.15
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.013 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
13,002,063
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
14.2
price / earnings
P/B
2.6
price / book
ROE
16.5%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 265,114 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
4.34%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 20.12
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 2026-06-30 · spot 285 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 300 and 300+5.2% upside, +5.2% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
30,400 -2k
IV 29% Δ 0.79 θ -0.2 ν 0
270
1,675,800 +142k
IV 22% Δ -0.15 θ -0.1 ν 0
0
IV 144% Δ 0.63 θ -0.8 ν 0
272
95,000 -10k
IV 21% Δ -0.19 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,900
IV 34% Δ 0.68 θ -0.2 ν 0
275
628,900 -52k
IV 21% Δ -0.23 θ -0.1 ν 0
43,700 +17k
IV 26% Δ 0.68 θ -0.2 ν 0
278
178,600 -31k
IV 20% Δ -0.27 θ -0.1 ν 0
568,100 +161k
IV 25% Δ 0.64 θ -0.2 ν 0
280
944,300 +95k
IV 20% Δ -0.33 θ -0.1 ν 0
214,700 +60k
IV 24% Δ 0.60 θ -0.2 ν 0
282
203,300 +47k
IV 19% Δ -0.39 θ -0.1 ν 0
621,300 +288k
IV 23% Δ 0.54 θ -0.2 ν 0
285
613,700 +76k
IV 19% Δ -0.45 θ -0.1 ν 0
155,800 -35k
IV 23% Δ 0.49 θ -0.2 ν 0
288
361,000 +87k
IV 19% Δ -0.52 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,468,700 +159k
IV 22% Δ 0.43 θ -0.1 ν 0
290
1,457,300 +62k
IV 18% Δ -0.59 θ -0.1 ν 0
425,600 +7k
IV 22% Δ 0.38 θ -0.1 ν 0
292
224,200
IV 24% Δ -0.61 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,744,200 +13k
IV 22% Δ 0.32 θ -0.1 ν 0
295 MP
961,400 -56k
IV 17% Δ -0.73 θ -0.0 ν 0
689,700 +58k
IV 22% Δ 0.28 θ -0.1 ν 0
298
501,600 -29k
IV 17% Δ -0.79 θ -0.0 ν 0
5,365,600 +1005k
IV 22% Δ 0.23 θ -0.1 ν 0
300 R S
2,154,600 -33k
IV 16% Δ -0.85 θ -0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 285.05
Key Resistance (R) 300
Key Support (S) 300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 295
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 POWERGRID options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: POWERGRID · Spot: ₹ 285.05 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · 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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