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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%
₹ 286.70
-0.69%
1-year price · range ₹258–₹320

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+2.1%) on short-covering (OI down -1.7%), 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 +2.10% with futures open interest moving -1.7%. 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 0.54, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead.

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. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
68,191,000
-1166600 (-1.7%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.54
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 288
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 288.70
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.008 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
7,517,060
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
53.8
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 324.95
-11.2% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 250.00
+15.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 286.30
+0.8% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 289.51
-0.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-3.1%
1M -1.2%

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
₹ 266,648 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
4.27%
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)

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.

Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-07-28 · spot 289 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 300 and 290+0.5% upside, +3.9% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 117% Δ 0.67 θ -1.2 ν 0
272
148,200 -23k
100,700 -23k
IV 35% Δ 0.86 θ -0.3 ν 0
275
501,600 -160k
127,300 -10k
IV 33% Δ 0.82 θ -0.3 ν 0
278
370,500 -76k
855,000 -306k
IV 28% Δ 0.80 θ -0.3 ν 0
280
1,083,000 -190k
IV 23% Δ -0.16 θ -0.1 ν 0
528,200 -137k
IV 25% Δ 0.75 θ -0.3 ν 0
282
545,300 +72k
IV 23% Δ -0.23 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,761,300 -263k
IV 25% Δ 0.66 θ -0.3 ν 0
285
1,113,400 -217k
IV 22% Δ -0.32 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,713,800 -208k
IV 25% Δ 0.57 θ -0.3 ν 0
288 MP
777,100 +36k
IV 22% Δ -0.42 θ -0.2 ν 0
4,054,600 -981k
IV 25% Δ 0.47 θ -0.3 ν 0
290 R
1,242,600 +15k
IV 21% Δ -0.54 θ -0.2 ν 0
594,700 -23k
IV 24% Δ 0.37 θ -0.3 ν 0
292
205,200
IV 66% Δ -0.53 θ -0.7 ν 0
1,084,900 -111k
IV 24% Δ 0.28 θ -0.2 ν 0
295
431,300 -97k
IV 21% Δ -0.75 θ -0.2 ν 0
197,600 -54k
IV 25% Δ 0.20 θ -0.2 ν 0
298
0
IV 61% Δ -0.62 θ -0.6 ν 0
3,896,900 -559k
IV 25% Δ 0.14 θ -0.2 ν 0
300 S
1,309,100 -67k
IV 22% Δ -0.89 θ -0.1 ν 0
152,000 +9k
302
9,500
IV 37% Δ -0.80 θ -0.2 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 288.70
Key Resistance (R) 290
Key Support (S) 300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 288
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 · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: POWERGRID · Spot: ₹ 288.70 · 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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POWERGRID — frequently asked questions

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

POWERGRID is trading at ₹286.70 (-0.69% 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 14.2.

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

POWERGRID has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹266,648 crore.

What is the ROE of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.?

POWERGRID has a return on equity (ROE) of about 16.5%.

Is POWERGRID near its 52-week high?

POWERGRID is trading -11.2% from its 52-week high of ₹324.95 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of POWERGRID?

The 14-day RSI of POWERGRID is 53.8, which is considered neutral.

Is POWERGRID above its 200-day moving average?

POWERGRID is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹286.30 (+0.8% away).

What is the F&O buildup in POWERGRID?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies POWERGRID as Short Covering (bias: bullish), 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 ₹288 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.54, 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.