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

Sector: Metals & Mining
₹ 196.80
-0.10%
1-year price · range ₹119–₹204

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

No significant institutional activity detected
Derivative metrics and institutional flows are quiet. No recent bulk deals or insider disclosures have been reported.

Analysis what the data is telling us about SAIL

In the last completed session, Steel Authority of India Ltd. closed -0.36% with futures open interest moving -0.2%. Positioning is neutral — neither side is decisively adding or unwinding right now. The option PCR of 1.12 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹190 sits 3.5% below 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. lacks a clear directional bias.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Neutral
bias: neutral
Futures OI
211,749,100
-338400 (-0.2%)
Option PCR (OI)
1.12
heavy put writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 190
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 197.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
19,094,202
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
67.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 209.70
-6.2% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 124.00
+58.7% above low
200-DMA
₹ 164.65
+19.5% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 173.59
+13.4% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+51.8%
1M +11.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
19.0
price / earnings
P/B
1.4
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 81,289 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.19%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 10.38
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 197 · EOD 2026-09-03

Option writers expect range between 170 and 200+1.5% upside, -13.7% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
333,700
IV 25% Δ 0.89 θ -0.1 ν 0
182
860,100
IV 37% Δ -0.19 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,635,600
IV 25% Δ 0.86 θ -0.1 ν 0
185
2,241,900 -5k
IV 28% Δ -0.17 θ -0.1 ν 0
357,200
IV 33% Δ 0.75 θ -0.1 ν 0
188
559,300
IV 29% Δ -0.23 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,556,800
IV 31% Δ 0.70 θ -0.1 ν 0
190 MP
2,049,200
IV 26% Δ -0.26 θ -0.1 ν 0
305,500 -5k
IV 12% Δ 0.81 θ -0.1 ν 0
192
126,900
IV 21% Δ -0.30 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,222,000 -5k
IV 28% Δ 0.59 θ -0.1 ν 0
195
1,433,500
IV 43% Δ -0.43 θ -0.2 ν 0
371,300 -5k
IV 25% Δ 0.52 θ -0.1 ν 0
198
705,000
IV 22% Δ -0.48 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,923,400 -47k
IV 30% Δ 0.46 θ -0.1 ν 0
200 R
455,900
IV 33% Δ -0.53 θ -0.1 ν 0
169,200
IV 19% Δ 0.33 θ -0.1 ν 0
202
0
IV 169% Δ -0.43 θ -0.7 ν 0
1,466,400
IV 31% Δ 0.34 θ -0.1 ν 0
205
263,200
IV 43% Δ -0.60 θ -0.1 ν 0
0
IV 26% Δ 0.26 θ -0.1 ν 0
208
0
IV 175% Δ -0.45 θ -0.7 ν 0
1,847,100 -5k
IV 32% Δ 0.25 θ -0.1 ν 0
210
0
IV 154% Δ -0.48 θ -0.6 ν 0
0
IV 30% Δ 0.19 θ -0.1 ν 0
212
0
IV 181% Δ -0.47 θ -0.7 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 197.00
Key Resistance (R) 200
Key Support (S) 170
Max Pain Strike (MP) 190
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 · 2026-09-29 expiry

Underlying: SAIL · Spot: ₹ 197.00 · Expiry: 2026-09-29 · 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 ₹196.80 (-0.10% 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 19.0.

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

SAIL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹81,289 crore.

Is SAIL near its 52-week high?

SAIL is trading -6.2% from its 52-week high of ₹209.70 as of 2026-09-04.

What is the RSI of SAIL?

The 14-day RSI of SAIL is 67.1, which is considered neutral.

Is SAIL above its 200-day moving average?

SAIL is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹164.65 (+19.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in SAIL?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies SAIL as Neutral (bias: neutral), 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 ₹190 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 1.12, 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.