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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%
₹ 285.15
-3.34%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +0.6%) on price weakness (-3.5%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about BPCL

In the last completed session, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. closed -3.45% with futures open interest moving +0.6%. 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 option PCR of 0.74 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹300 sits 5.2% 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 Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
52,217,025
+327850 (+0.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.74
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 300
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 295.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.010 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
5,454,197
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
39.5
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 391.65
-27.2% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 266.60
+7.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 336.23
-15.2% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 297.88
-4.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-7.9%
1M -5.8%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Energy

P/E (TTM)
4.7
price / earnings
P/B
1.2
price / book
ROE
28.5%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 121,833 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
6.78%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 60.50
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 2026-06-30 · spot 285 · EOD 2026-06-08

Option writers expect range between 300 and 300+5.2% upside, +5.2% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
255
96,775 +61k
15,800 +9k
IV 51% Δ 0.80 θ -0.3 ν 0
260
730,750 +225k
0
IV 139% Δ 0.65 θ -0.8 ν 0
265
630,025 +150k
IV 31% Δ -0.15 θ -0.1 ν 0
71,100
IV 33% Δ 0.78 θ -0.2 ν 0
270
1,538,525 -10k
IV 31% Δ -0.21 θ -0.1 ν 0
11,850
IV 67% Δ 0.63 θ -0.4 ν 0
275
432,525 +179k
IV 31% Δ -0.28 θ -0.1 ν 0
233,050 +67k
IV 32% Δ 0.63 θ -0.2 ν 0
280
1,058,600 +434k
IV 30% Δ -0.37 θ -0.2 ν 0
217,250 +49k
IV 32% Δ 0.54 θ -0.2 ν 0
285
543,125 +106k
IV 30% Δ -0.46 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,295,600 +266k
IV 32% Δ 0.45 θ -0.2 ν 0
290
1,317,325 +199k
IV 29% Δ -0.56 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,092,175 -897k
IV 32% Δ 0.36 θ -0.2 ν 0
295
517,450 -20k
IV 29% Δ -0.65 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,090,875 +553k
IV 32% Δ 0.29 θ -0.2 ν 0
300 R S MP
1,587,900 +41k
IV 30% Δ -0.72 θ -0.1 ν 0
959,850 +100k
IV 32% Δ 0.22 θ -0.2 ν 0
305
633,975 -14k
IV 29% Δ -0.80 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,083,625 +266k
IV 33% Δ 0.17 θ -0.1 ν 0
310
632,000 -14k
IV 30% Δ -0.85 θ -0.1 ν 0
487,825 -127k
IV 34% Δ 0.13 θ -0.1 ν 0
315
167,875

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 285.15
Key Resistance (R) 300
Key Support (S) 300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 300
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 · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: BPCL · Spot: ₹ 285.15 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · 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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