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SAIL Steel Authority of India Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Metals & Mining
₹ 164.07
+0.88%
1-year price · range ₹120–₹206

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +0.9%) on price strength (+0.1%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about SAIL

In the last completed session, Steel Authority of India Ltd. closed +0.15% with futures open interest moving +0.9%. That combination — price rising while OI builds — is classified as a Long Buildup, meaning derivative traders are adding fresh bullish positions into strength rather than merely covering existing shorts. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.52, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹170 sits 3.6% 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 Steel Authority of India Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
204,341,900
+1912900 (+0.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.52
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 170
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 162.64
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
9,270,449
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
34.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 209.70
-22.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 118.10
+37.7% above low
200-DMA
₹ 157.68
+3.1% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 182.60
-10.9% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+20.6%
1M -9.7%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
20.1
price / earnings
P/B
1.1
price / book
ROE
5.7%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 67,770 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.98%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 8.16
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 163 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 170 and 170+4.5% upside, +4.5% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
14,100 +14k
IV 65% Δ 0.87 θ -0.2 ν 0
148
0
84,600 +4k
IV 82% Δ 0.78 θ -0.4 ν 0
150
1,099,800 -109k
14,100 +14k
IV 60% Δ 0.80 θ -0.3 ν 0
152
0
IV 48% Δ -0.15 θ -0.2 ν 0
117,500 +89k
IV 45% Δ 0.80 θ -0.2 ν 0
155
1,903,500 +14k
IV 38% Δ -0.17 θ -0.1 ν 0
0
158
70,500 -33k
IV 38% Δ -0.26 θ -0.2 ν 0
676,800 -85k
IV 44% Δ 0.63 θ -0.3 ν 0
160
1,898,800 -85k
IV 37% Δ -0.35 θ -0.2 ν 0
465,300 +9k
IV 42% Δ 0.53 θ -0.3 ν 0
162
202,100 -10k
IV 37% Δ -0.47 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,439,300 +65k
IV 43% Δ 0.42 θ -0.3 ν 0
165
1,175,000 -127k
IV 35% Δ -0.60 θ -0.2 ν 0
667,400 +4k
IV 43% Δ 0.33 θ -0.3 ν 0
168
474,700
IV 52% Δ -0.64 θ -0.3 ν 0
5,282,800 +662k
IV 44% Δ 0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
170 R S MP
2,166,700
IV 37% Δ -0.79 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,518,100 +18k
IV 45% Δ 0.19 θ -0.2 ν 0
172
282,000 -15k
3,431,000 -33k
IV 47% Δ 0.14 θ -0.2 ν 0
175
1,504,000 -15k
IV 25% Δ -0.98 θ +0.0 ν 0
573,400 +65k
178
70,500

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 162.64
Key Resistance (R) 170
Key Support (S) 170
Max Pain Strike (MP) 170
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 SAIL options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: SAIL · Spot: ₹ 162.64 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 4700

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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SAIL — frequently asked questions

What is the Steel Authority of India Ltd. share price today?

SAIL is trading at ₹164.07 (+0.88% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Steel Authority of India Ltd.?

SAIL (Steel Authority of India Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 20.1.

What is the market cap of Steel Authority of India Ltd.?

SAIL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹67,770 crore.

What is the ROE of Steel Authority of India Ltd.?

SAIL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 5.7%.

Is SAIL near its 52-week high?

SAIL is trading -22.4% from its 52-week high of ₹209.70 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of SAIL?

The 14-day RSI of SAIL is 34.1, which is considered neutral.

Is SAIL above its 200-day moving average?

SAIL is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹157.68 (+3.1% away).

What is the F&O buildup in SAIL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for SAIL options?

SAIL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹170 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.52, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying SAIL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in SAIL 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.