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GAIL GAIL (India) Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels
₹ 173.63
-1.57%
1-year price · range ₹138–₹188

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +3.1%) on price weakness (-1.9%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about GAIL

In the last completed session, GAIL (India) Ltd. closed -1.91% with futures open interest moving +3.1%. 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 0.38, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹175 sits 0.8% 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 GAIL (India) Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for GAIL (India) Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
95,108,050
+2868400 (+3.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.38
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 175
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 176.40
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
6,921,369
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
49.6
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 186.87
-7.1% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 134.36
+29.2% above low
200-DMA
₹ 167.21
+3.8% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 172.52
+0.6% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-0.5%
1M +2.0%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
11.6
price / earnings
P/B
1.3
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 114,163 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.17%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 15.03
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 174 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 180 and 190+9.4% upside, +3.7% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
10,650 +7k
158
692,250 +63k
816,500 +24k
160
2,222,300 +110k
514,750
162
873,300 +401k
IV 30% Δ -0.14 θ -0.1 ν 0
628,350 -8k
165
1,867,300 +234k
IV 30% Δ -0.19 θ -0.1 ν 0
145,550
IV 39% Δ 0.69 θ -0.2 ν 0
168
667,400 +127k
IV 30% Δ -0.26 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,140,650 +88k
IV 20% Δ 0.72 θ -0.1 ν 0
170
4,238,700 +202k
IV 30% Δ -0.34 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,423,550 +252k
IV 22% Δ 0.59 θ -0.1 ν 0
172
1,522,950 +71k
IV 31% Δ -0.43 θ -0.1 ν 0
7,526,000 +1537k
IV 23% Δ 0.47 θ -0.1 ν 0
175 MP
3,439,950 -171k
IV 33% Δ -0.51 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,166,600 +74k
IV 24% Δ 0.37 θ -0.1 ν 0
178
1,128,900 -103k
IV 34% Δ -0.59 θ -0.1 ν 0
14,551,450 +1494k
IV 26% Δ 0.28 θ -0.1 ν 0
180 S
4,707,300 -121k
IV 35% Δ -0.65 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,559,550 +362k
IV 27% Δ 0.22 θ -0.1 ν 0
182
688,700 -32k
IV 39% Δ -0.70 θ -0.1 ν 0
8,395,750 -50k
IV 28% Δ 0.17 θ -0.1 ν 0
185
898,150 -22k
IV 41% Δ -0.74 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,108,700 -96k
188
195,250 +10k
IV 44% Δ -0.76 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 173.63
Key Resistance (R) 190
Key Support (S) 180
Max Pain Strike (MP) 175
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 GAIL options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: GAIL · Spot: ₹ 173.63 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 3550

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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GAIL — frequently asked questions

What is the GAIL (India) Ltd. share price today?

GAIL is trading at ₹173.63 (-1.57% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of GAIL (India) Ltd.?

GAIL (GAIL (India) Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 11.6.

What is the market cap of GAIL (India) Ltd.?

GAIL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹114,163 crore.

Is GAIL near its 52-week high?

GAIL is trading -7.1% from its 52-week high of ₹186.87 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of GAIL?

The 14-day RSI of GAIL is 49.6, which is considered neutral.

Is GAIL above its 200-day moving average?

GAIL is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹167.21 (+3.8% away).

What is the F&O buildup in GAIL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for GAIL options?

GAIL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹175 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.38, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying GAIL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in GAIL 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.