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BPCL Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels · Nifty 50 Weight: 0.29%
₹ 321.00
-0.83%
1-year price · range ₹279–₹388

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.9%) on price weakness (-1.7%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about BPCL

In the last completed session, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. closed -1.68% with futures open interest moving +1.9%. That combination — price falling while OI builds — is classified as Short Buildup. Fresh short positions are being added on weakness, which historically prefaces further downside until shorts are forced to cover. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.65, 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 Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
42,480,275
+801850 (+1.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.65
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 320
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 323.70
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.002 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
5,322,688
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
55.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 391.65
-18.0% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 266.60
+20.4% above low
200-DMA
₹ 332.96
-3.6% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 308.93
+3.9% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+1.0%
1M +4.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Energy

P/E (TTM)
8.0
price / earnings
P/B
1.4
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 137,150 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
6.23%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 40.11
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 2026-08-25 · spot 321 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 300 and 330+2.8% upside, -6.5% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
73,075 +1k
290
339,700
9,875 -2k
295
687,300 +199k
566,825 -6k
IV 22% Δ 0.93 θ -0.1 ν 0
300 S
979,600 +21k
IV 30% Δ -0.13 θ -0.1 ν 0
138,250
IV 34% Δ 0.78 θ -0.2 ν 0
305
349,575 +9k
IV 30% Δ -0.19 θ -0.1 ν 0
329,825
IV 25% Δ 0.77 θ -0.2 ν 0
310
709,025
IV 30% Δ -0.27 θ -0.2 ν 0
517,450 +61k
IV 25% Δ 0.67 θ -0.2 ν 0
315
608,300 -14k
IV 30% Δ -0.35 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,651,100 +17k
IV 26% Δ 0.56 θ -0.2 ν 0
320 MP
758,400 +9k
IV 29% Δ -0.45 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,023,050 +268k
IV 26% Δ 0.45 θ -0.2 ν 0
325
495,725 -30k
IV 29% Δ -0.55 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,012,525 +69k
IV 26% Δ 0.34 θ -0.2 ν 0
330 R
655,700 -6k
IV 29% Δ -0.64 θ -0.2 ν 0
788,025 +211k
IV 26% Δ 0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
335
108,625 +5k
IV 29% Δ -0.73 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,084,275 +237k
IV 27% Δ 0.19 θ -0.2 ν 0
340
126,400 +1k
IV 29% Δ -0.80 θ -0.1 ν 0
367,350 -6k
IV 28% Δ 0.14 θ -0.1 ν 0
345
11,850
IV 35% Δ -0.81 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,058,600 -4k
350
193,550 -2k
IV 45% Δ -0.79 θ -0.2 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 321.00
Key Resistance (R) 330
Key Support (S) 300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 320
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 BPCL options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: BPCL · Spot: ₹ 321.00 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1975

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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BPCL — frequently asked questions

What is the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. share price today?

BPCL is trading at ₹321.00 (-0.83% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.?

BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 8.0.

What is the market cap of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.?

BPCL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹137,150 crore.

Is BPCL near its 52-week high?

BPCL is trading -18.0% from its 52-week high of ₹391.65 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of BPCL?

The 14-day RSI of BPCL is 55.1, which is considered neutral.

Is BPCL above its 200-day moving average?

BPCL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹332.96 (-3.6% away).

What is the F&O buildup in BPCL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for BPCL options?

BPCL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹320 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.65, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying BPCL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in BPCL 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.