HINDZINC Hindustan Zinc Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Metals & MiningSmart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about HINDZINC
In the last completed session, Hindustan Zinc Ltd. closed -3.40% with futures open interest moving +1.6%. 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 stock's option PCR sits at 0.53, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹580 sits 6.7% 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 Hindustan Zinc Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Hindustan Zinc Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
Quote Details key metrics & weights
Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-09 close · from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials
Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days
| Date | Brokerage | Call | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Nuvama | Downgrade · Reduce | — | scanx.trade |
| 2026-08-30 | Jefferies | Target raised | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-29 | Jefferies | Target raised | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-28 | Jefferies | Target raised | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-27 | Jefferies | Target raised | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-26 | Jefferies | Target raised | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-26 | Jefferies | Target raised | — | Moneycontrol.com |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 532 · EOD 2026-10-08
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
| 440 | ||
|
IV 106%
Δ 0.71
θ -1.2
ν 0
|
480 | |
|
IV 207%
Δ 0.66
θ -2.5
ν 0
|
490 |
IV 39%
Δ -0.15
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.79
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
500 |
IV 38%
Δ -0.21
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 39%
Δ 0.71
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
510 |
IV 36%
Δ -0.28
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.64
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
520 |
IV 36%
Δ -0.36
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 36%
Δ 0.55
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
530 |
IV 35%
Δ -0.45
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 36%
Δ 0.46
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
540 |
IV 34%
Δ -0.55
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 36%
Δ 0.36
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
550 S |
IV 34%
Δ -0.64
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 35%
Δ 0.28
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
560 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.73
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 36%
Δ 0.21
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
570 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.81
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 36%
Δ 0.16
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
580 MP |
IV 35%
Δ -0.85
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
| 590 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.91
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for HINDZINC options · 2026-10-27 expiry
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HINDZINC — frequently asked questions
What is the Hindustan Zinc Ltd. share price today?
HINDZINC is trading at ₹543.50 (+2.21% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Hindustan Zinc Ltd.?
HINDZINC (Hindustan Zinc Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 13.5.
What is the market cap of Hindustan Zinc Ltd.?
HINDZINC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹229,646 crore.
Is HINDZINC near its 52-week high?
HINDZINC is trading -25.9% from its 52-week high of ₹733.00 as of 2026-10-09.
What is the RSI of HINDZINC?
The 14-day RSI of HINDZINC is 39.1, which is considered neutral.
Is HINDZINC above its 200-day moving average?
HINDZINC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹586.50 (-7.3% away).
What is the F&O buildup in HINDZINC?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies HINDZINC as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for HINDZINC options?
HINDZINC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹580 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.53, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying HINDZINC?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in HINDZINC 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.
What is the latest broker call on HINDZINC?
The most recent analyst call reported in the press is Nuvama: Downgrade · Reduce (2026-09-03). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.