ICICIBANK ICICI Bank Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about ICICIBANK
In the last completed session, ICICI Bank Ltd. closed -0.40% with futures open interest moving +0.7%. 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 0.68, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,340 sits 0.7% below 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 ICICI Bank Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for ICICI Bank Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
Quote Details key metrics & weights
Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-08 close · from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services
Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
| Date | Side | Price | Value (Cr) | Counterparty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | SELL | ₹ 1,343.00 | 258.07 | PIONEER INVESTMENT FUND SCHEME II |
| 2026-10-08 | BUY | ₹ 1,343.00 | 258.07 | PI OPPORTUNITIES AIF V LLP |
| 2026-06-24 | SELL | ₹ 1,338.30 | 129.54 | THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MTBJ400045828 |
| 2026-06-24 | BUY | ₹ 1,338.30 | 129.54 | THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794 |
Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days
| Date | Brokerage | Call | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Jefferies | Buy | — | CNBC TV18 |
| 2026-09-04 | Goldman Sachs | Initiate | — | MarketBeat |
| 2026-09-03 | Jefferies | Buy | — | CNBC TV18 |
| 2026-09-03 | Goldman Sachs | Initiate | — | MarketBeat |
| 2026-09-02 | Jefferies | Buy | — | cnbctv18.com |
| 2026-09-01 | Jefferies | Buy | — | CNBC TV18 |
| 2026-08-28 | Goldman Sachs | Initiate | — | MarketBeat |
| 2026-08-27 | Goldman Sachs | Initiate | — | MarketBeat |
| 2026-08-26 | Goldman Sachs | Initiate | — | MarketBeat |
| 2026-08-25 | Goldman Sachs | Initiate | — | MarketBeat |
| 2026-08-24 | Goldman Sachs | Initiate | — | MarketBeat |
| 2026-08-23 | Goldman Sachs | Initiate | — | MarketBeat |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 1,351 · EOD 2026-10-08
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
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IV 20%
Δ 0.86
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
1290 |
IV 24%
Δ -0.18
θ -0.5
ν 1
|
|
IV 19%
Δ 0.83
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
1300 S |
IV 24%
Δ -0.21
θ -0.5
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.78
θ -0.7
ν 1
|
1310 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.25
θ -0.5
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.73
θ -0.7
ν 1
|
1320 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.30
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
|
IV 19%
Δ 0.67
θ -0.7
ν 1
|
1330 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.35
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.61
θ -0.8
ν 1
|
1340 R MP |
IV 23%
Δ -0.40
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.54
θ -0.8
ν 1
|
1350 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.46
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.48
θ -0.8
ν 1
|
1360 |
IV 22%
Δ -0.52
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.41
θ -0.7
ν 1
|
1370 |
IV 22%
Δ -0.57
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.35
θ -0.7
ν 1
|
1380 |
IV 22%
Δ -0.63
θ -0.5
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.29
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
1390 |
IV 24%
Δ -0.67
θ -0.5
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.25
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
1400 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.72
θ -0.5
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.20
θ -0.5
ν 1
|
1410 |
IV 53%
Δ -0.60
θ -1.5
ν 1
|
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for ICICIBANK options · 2026-10-27 expiry
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ICICIBANK — frequently asked questions
What is the ICICI Bank Ltd. share price today?
ICICIBANK is trading at ₹1,349.00 (-0.63% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of ICICI Bank Ltd.?
ICICIBANK (ICICI Bank Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 17.4.
What is the market cap of ICICI Bank Ltd.?
ICICIBANK has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹968,395 crore.
What is the ROE of ICICI Bank Ltd.?
ICICIBANK has a return on equity (ROE) of about 16.1%.
Is ICICIBANK near its 52-week high?
ICICIBANK is trading -8.8% from its 52-week high of ₹1,480.00 as of 2026-10-08.
What is the RSI of ICICIBANK?
The 14-day RSI of ICICIBANK is 48.5, which is considered neutral.
Is ICICIBANK above its 200-day moving average?
ICICIBANK is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,352.70 (-0.3% away).
What is the F&O buildup in ICICIBANK?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies ICICIBANK as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for ICICIBANK options?
ICICIBANK's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,340 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.68, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying ICICIBANK?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in ICICIBANK 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 ICICIBANK?
The most recent analyst call reported in the press is Jefferies: Buy (2026-09-04). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.