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

Sector: Power · Nifty 50 weight (est.): 1.31% · F&O lot size: 1,900

POWERGRID lot size: 1,900 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹4.76 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹250.35. All F&O lot sizes →

₹ 250.35
-0.04%
1-year price · range ₹245–₹320

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Daily bars from exchange end-of-day data; during market hours today’s bar updates with the latest price. Splits and bonuses are adjusted; demergers show as the real gaps they were. Volume profile is estimated from each day’s range. D marks a bulk or block deal day (green: net buying, red: net selling, purple: matched cross). Charting by TradingView Lightweight Charts.

POWERGRID Seasonality month by month since 2007 · adjusted month-end closes

POWERGRID in October: closed the month higher in 8 of 18 years (2008–2025), with a median move of -0.4% and an average of -0.9%.

Jan
9/19
-1.8%
Feb
10/19
+3.0%
Mar
10/19
+1.4%
Apr
16/19
+3.1%
May
10/19
+0.8%
Jun
12/19
+3.0%
Jul
11/19
+1.9%
Aug
7/19
-2.3%
Sep
10/19
+1.1%
Oct
8/18
-0.4%
Nov
9/19
-1.3%
Dec
10/19
+1.0%

Years the month closed higher / years with data, and the median monthly move. Past patterns, not a forecast: most months are close to a coin toss.

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

Derivatives signal Long Unwinding
Longs are exiting (OI down -1.2%) as price declines (-0.6%), indicating lack of holding support.

Analysis what the data is telling us about POWERGRID

In the last completed session, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. closed -0.62% with futures open interest moving -1.2%. 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 stock's option PCR sits at 0.51, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹258 sits 2.9% 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. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Unwinding
bias: bearish
Futures OI
70,032,100
-847400 (-1.2%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.51
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 258
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 250.45
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.001 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
8,908,653
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
38.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 324.95
-23.0% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 244.65
+2.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 283.66
-11.7% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 262.58
-4.7% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-13.6%
1M -7.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
14.6
price / earnings
P/B
2.3
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 232,841 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.59%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 17.10
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)

Date Side Price Value (Cr) Counterparty
2026-06-24 BUY ₹ 291.95 30.01 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794
2026-06-24 SELL ₹ 291.95 30.01 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MTBJ400045828

Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days

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

POWERGRID Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 250 · EOD 2026-10-19

POWERGRID option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.51 · max pain ₹258 · highest call OI at ₹265 · highest put OI at ₹250 · underlying ₹250.35. One lot is 1,900 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 20.4%, IV rank 29 and IV percentile 46 over the past year (range 14.9%–33.7%); 20-day historical volatility 22.2%.

Option writers expect range between 250 and 265 — +5.8% upside, -0.1% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0 ₹64.10
IV 32% Δ 0.99 θ -0.1 ν 0
225
74,100 ₹0.05
IV 32% Δ -0.01 θ -0.0 ν 0
0 ₹46.45
IV 29% Δ 0.99 θ -0.1 ν 0
228
28,500 ₹0.05
IV 29% Δ -0.01 θ -0.0 ν 0
26,600 ₹22.50
IV 29% Δ 0.98 θ -0.1 ν 0
230
231,800 -6k ₹0.10
IV 29% Δ -0.02 θ -0.0 ν 0
1,900 ₹15.00
IV 29% Δ 0.96 θ -0.1 ν 0
232
55,100 ₹0.20
IV 29% Δ -0.04 θ -0.1 ν 0
0 ₹54.75
IV 24% Δ 0.96 θ -0.1 ν 0
235
836,000 -33k ₹0.15
IV 24% Δ -0.04 θ -0.1 ν 0
0 ₹37.35
IV 24% Δ 0.93 θ -0.1 ν 0
238
364,800 -16k ₹0.30
IV 24% Δ -0.07 θ -0.1 ν 0
140,600 +9k ₹10.35
IV 23% Δ 0.88 θ -0.1 ν 0
240
995,600 +49k ₹0.50
IV 23% Δ -0.12 θ -0.1 ν 0
15,200 ₹7.70
IV 22% Δ 0.83 θ -0.2 ν 0
242
406,600 +13k ₹0.75
IV 22% Δ -0.17 θ -0.1 ν 0
391,400 -92k ₹6.15
IV 21% Δ 0.74 θ -0.2 ν 0
245
1,033,600 +60k ₹1.20
IV 21% Δ -0.26 θ -0.1 ν 0
839,800 -71k ₹4.25
IV 21% Δ 0.62 θ -0.2 ν 0
248
594,700 -135k ₹2.05
IV 21% Δ -0.38 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,211,600 +258k ₹2.90
IV 20% Δ 0.50 θ -0.2 ν 0
250 S
1,774,600 +203k ₹3.10
IV 20% Δ -0.50 θ -0.2 ν 0
991,800 +110k ₹1.85
IV 20% Δ 0.37 θ -0.2 ν 0
252
494,000 +62k ₹4.75
IV 20% Δ -0.63 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,145,100 +32k ₹1.25
IV 21% Δ 0.26 θ -0.2 ν 0
255
902,500 +87k ₹6.55
IV 21% Δ -0.74 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,063,400 -152k ₹0.80
IV 22% Δ 0.18 θ -0.1 ν 0
258 MP
361,000 ₹8.70
IV 22% Δ -0.82 θ -0.1 ν 0
4,335,800 +366k ₹0.55
IV 24% Δ 0.13 θ -0.1 ν 0
260
1,160,900 -8k ₹10.80
IV 24% Δ -0.87 θ -0.1 ν 0
777,100 -4k ₹0.35
IV 24% Δ 0.09 θ -0.1 ν 0
262
296,400 -6k ₹13.00
IV 24% Δ -0.91 θ -0.1 ν 0
4,385,200 -122k ₹0.20
IV 24% Δ 0.05 θ -0.1 ν 0
265 R
1,157,100 -8k ₹15.65
IV 24% Δ -0.95 θ -0.0 ν 0
735,300 -14k ₹0.15
IV 26% Δ 0.04 θ -0.1 ν 0
268
514,900 +17k ₹17.50
IV 26% Δ -0.96 θ -0.0 ν 0
4,240,800 -945k ₹0.10
IV 27% Δ 0.03 θ -0.0 ν 0
270
1,626,400 -6k ₹17.30
IV 27% Δ -0.97 θ +0.0 ν 0
571,900 -31k ₹0.15
IV 32% Δ 0.03 θ -0.1 ν 0
272
28,500 ₹22.65
IV 32% Δ -0.97 θ -0.0 ν 0
893,000 -37k ₹0.10
IV 32% Δ 0.02 θ -0.0 ν 0
275
188,100 -4k ₹22.65
IV 32% Δ -0.98 θ +0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 250.35
Key Resistance (R) 265
Key Support (S) 250
Max Pain Strike (MP) 258
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 · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: POWERGRID · Spot: ₹ 250.35 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · 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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POWERGRID — frequently asked questions

What is the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. share price today?

POWERGRID is trading at ₹250.35 (-0.04% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.?

POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 14.6.

What is the market cap of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.?

POWERGRID has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹232,841 crore.

Is POWERGRID near its 52-week high?

POWERGRID is trading -23.0% from its 52-week high of ₹324.95 as of 2026-10-19.

What is the RSI of POWERGRID?

The 14-day RSI of POWERGRID is 38.7, which is considered neutral.

Is POWERGRID above its 200-day moving average?

POWERGRID is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹283.66 (-11.7% away).

What is the F&O buildup in POWERGRID?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for POWERGRID options?

POWERGRID's option-chain max pain strike is ₹258 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.51, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying POWERGRID?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in POWERGRID 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.