ITC ITC 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 ITC
In the last completed session, ITC Ltd. closed -0.52% with futures open interest moving +13.1%. 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 option PCR of 0.73 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹268 sits 4.9% 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 ITC Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for ITC 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 2026-10-07 close · from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive
Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 266 · EOD 2026-10-07
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | ||
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.75
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
252 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.15
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 15%
Δ 0.90
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
255 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.19
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 13%
Δ 0.89
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
258 |
IV 22%
Δ -0.24
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 18%
Δ 0.74
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
260 |
IV 22%
Δ -0.30
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 17%
Δ 0.66
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
262 |
IV 22%
Δ -0.37
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 18%
Δ 0.57
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
265 |
IV 22%
Δ -0.44
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 18%
Δ 0.47
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
268 MP |
IV 22%
Δ -0.52
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 18%
Δ 0.39
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
270 R S |
IV 22%
Δ -0.59
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 18%
Δ 0.31
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
272 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.65
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 19%
Δ 0.25
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
275 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.72
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 19%
Δ 0.19
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
278 |
IV 26%
Δ -0.74
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.15
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
280 |
IV 29%
Δ -0.76
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for ITC options · 2026-10-27 expiry
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ITC — frequently asked questions
What is the ITC Ltd. share price today?
ITC is trading at ₹255.00 (-4.03% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of ITC Ltd.?
ITC (ITC Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 16.1.
What is the market cap of ITC Ltd.?
ITC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹319,528 crore.
Is ITC near its 52-week high?
ITC is trading -37.7% from its 52-week high of ₹426.40 as of 2026-10-07.
What is the RSI of ITC?
The 14-day RSI of ITC is 50.3, which is considered neutral.
Is ITC above its 200-day moving average?
ITC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹298.89 (-11.1% away).
What is the F&O buildup in ITC?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies ITC as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for ITC options?
ITC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹268 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.73, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying ITC?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in ITC 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.