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SBIN State Bank of India — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services · Nifty 50 weight (est.): 3.48% · F&O lot size: 750

SBIN lot size: 750 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹7.30 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹973.70. All F&O lot sizes →

₹ 973.70
+1.15%
1-year price · range ₹858–₹1,216

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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.

SBIN Seasonality month by month since 1996 · adjusted month-end closes

SBIN in October: closed the month higher in 16 of 30 years (1996–2025), with a median move of +2.4% and an average of +1.5%.

Jan
13/30
-0.3%
Feb
13/31
-2.3%
Mar
15/31
-0.4%
Apr
22/31
+3.2%
May
16/31
+0.4%
Jun
17/31
+2.2%
Jul
19/31
+2.8%
Aug
12/31
-1.3%
Sep
14/31
-0.5%
Oct
16/30
+2.4%
Nov
20/30
+2.6%
Dec
17/30
+1.3%

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.

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.4%) on short-covering (OI down -2.7%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about SBIN

In the last completed session, State Bank of India closed +1.40% with futures open interest moving -2.7%. 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 option PCR of 0.80 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹980 sits 0.6% 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 State Bank of India over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
109,394,250
-3021750 (-2.7%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.80
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 980
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 962.60
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.040 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
15,083,265
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)
50.3
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,234.70
-21.1% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 891.05
+9.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,041.04
-6.5% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,003.10
-2.9% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+9.5%
1M -2.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
10.4
price / earnings
P/B
1.4
price / book
ROE
15.2%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 898,800 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.78%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 93.30
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.

SBIN Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 974 · EOD 2026-10-19

SBIN option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.80 · max pain ₹980 · highest call OI at ₹1,000 · highest put OI at ₹940 · underlying ₹973.70. One lot is 750 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 19.3%, IV rank 27 and IV percentile 32 over the past year (range 12.1%–39.0%); 20-day historical volatility 17.8%.

Option writers expect range between 940 and 1,000 — +2.7% upside, -3.5% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0 ₹189.35
IV 33% Δ 0.99 θ -0.2 ν 0
870
237,750 -6k ₹0.15
IV 33% Δ -0.01 θ -0.1 ν 0
77,250 ₹95.45
IV 32% Δ 0.99 θ -0.3 ν 0
880
693,000 -16k ₹0.25
IV 32% Δ -0.01 θ -0.1 ν 0
109,500 ₹72.45
IV 30% Δ 0.98 θ -0.3 ν 0
890
1,241,250 -13k ₹0.30
IV 30% Δ -0.02 θ -0.1 ν 0
255,750 -28k ₹75.70
IV 29% Δ 0.97 θ -0.3 ν 0
900
1,650,750 -215k ₹0.50
IV 29% Δ -0.03 θ -0.2 ν 0
190,500 -6k ₹66.45
IV 27% Δ 0.96 θ -0.4 ν 0
910
758,250 -132k ₹0.65
IV 27% Δ -0.04 θ -0.2 ν 0
253,500 -123k ₹56.70
IV 26% Δ 0.94 θ -0.4 ν 0
920
1,356,000 -78k ₹0.95
IV 26% Δ -0.06 θ -0.3 ν 0
272,250 +5k ₹47.00
IV 24% Δ 0.92 θ -0.5 ν 0
930
1,902,750 +344k ₹1.35
IV 24% Δ -0.08 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,043,250 -93k ₹37.45
IV 23% Δ 0.87 θ -0.6 ν 0
940 S
3,721,500 +60k ₹2.15
IV 23% Δ -0.13 θ -0.4 ν 0
2,036,250 -444k ₹28.65
IV 21% Δ 0.81 θ -0.7 ν 0
950
2,852,250 +4k ₹3.30
IV 21% Δ -0.19 θ -0.5 ν 0
4,815,750 -1331k ₹20.60
IV 20% Δ 0.71 θ -0.7 ν 0
960
3,209,250 -291k ₹5.25
IV 20% Δ -0.29 θ -0.6 ν 0
4,200,000 -666k ₹14.00
IV 19% Δ 0.58 θ -0.8 ν 1
970
2,771,250 +391k ₹8.55
IV 19% Δ -0.42 θ -0.6 ν 1
5,588,250 +1368k ₹8.90
IV 19% Δ 0.44 θ -0.8 ν 1
980 MP
2,250,750 +311k ₹13.40
IV 19% Δ -0.56 θ -0.6 ν 1
2,542,500 -377k ₹5.40
IV 19% Δ 0.31 θ -0.7 ν 1
990
919,500 -423k ₹19.90
IV 19% Δ -0.69 θ -0.5 ν 1
8,045,250 -500k ₹3.30
IV 20% Δ 0.21 θ -0.6 ν 0
1000 R
2,229,000 -541k ₹28.00
IV 20% Δ -0.79 θ -0.4 ν 0
1,620,000 +84k ₹1.90
IV 21% Δ 0.13 θ -0.4 ν 0
1010
194,250 -16k ₹36.75
IV 21% Δ -0.87 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,899,000 +183k ₹1.10
IV 21% Δ 0.08 θ -0.3 ν 0
1020
1,011,000 -97k ₹45.60
IV 21% Δ -0.92 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,739,250 -12k ₹0.70
IV 22% Δ 0.05 θ -0.2 ν 0
1030
179,250 -15k ₹58.45
IV 22% Δ -0.95 θ -0.0 ν 0
1,145,250 -34k ₹0.50
IV 24% Δ 0.04 θ -0.2 ν 0
1040
232,500 -12k ₹64.80
IV 24% Δ -0.96 θ +0.0 ν 0
2,527,500 -47k ₹0.40
IV 26% Δ 0.03 θ -0.2 ν 0
1050
1,815,000 -15k ₹74.10
IV 26% Δ -0.97 θ +0.0 ν 0
761,250 +142k ₹0.35
IV 28% Δ 0.02 θ -0.1 ν 0
1060
430,500 -9k ₹84.20
IV 28% Δ -0.98 θ +0.0 ν 0
246,000 +12k ₹0.30
IV 30% Δ 0.02 θ -0.1 ν 0
1070
56,250 ₹90.00
IV 30% Δ -0.98 θ +0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 973.70
Key Resistance (R) 1,000
Key Support (S) 940
Max Pain Strike (MP) 980
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 SBIN options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: SBIN · Spot: ₹ 973.70 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 750

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

Latest News recent coverage from Reuters, Simply Wall St, MT Newswires and others

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SBIN — frequently asked questions

What is the State Bank of India share price today?

SBIN is trading at ₹973.70 (+1.15% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of State Bank of India?

SBIN (State Bank of India) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 10.4.

What is the market cap of State Bank of India?

SBIN has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹898,800 crore.

What is the ROE of State Bank of India?

SBIN has a return on equity (ROE) of about 15.2%.

Is SBIN near its 52-week high?

SBIN is trading -21.1% from its 52-week high of ₹1,234.70 as of 2026-10-19.

What is the RSI of SBIN?

The 14-day RSI of SBIN is 50.3, which is considered neutral.

Is SBIN above its 200-day moving average?

SBIN is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,041.04 (-6.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in SBIN?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for SBIN options?

SBIN's option-chain max pain strike is ₹980 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.80, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying SBIN?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in SBIN 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.