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LICI Life Insurance Corporation of India — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 379.25
-1.83%
1-year price · range ₹372–₹457

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

Derivatives signal Long Unwinding
Longs are exiting (OI down -1.1%) as price declines (-1.3%), indicating lack of holding support.

Analysis what the data is telling us about LICI

In the last completed session, Life Insurance Corporation of India closed -1.33% with futures open interest moving -1.1%. That combination — price falling while OI shrinks — is classified as Long Unwinding. Existing longs are exiting rather than new shorts being added; the move down lacks the conviction of fresh selling. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.63, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹400 sits 5.5% 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 Life Insurance Corporation of India over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Life Insurance Corporation of India points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Unwinding
bias: bearish
Futures OI
46,907,000
-504000 (-1.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.63
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 400
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 386.30
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
—
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
3,328,818
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-07 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
37.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 468.48
-17.5% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 360.75
+7.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 412.13
-6.3% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 406.51
-5.0% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-15.3%
1M -6.0%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
8.2
price / earnings
P/B
2.8
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 485,254 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
2.61%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 47.04
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 2026-10-27 · spot 386 · EOD 2026-10-07

Option writers expect range between 380 and 400 — +3.5% upside, -1.6% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 170% Δ 0.66 θ -1.5 ν 0
355
37,800 +26k
39,200 -21k
360
373,800 +172k
14,000
IV 36% Δ 0.78 θ -0.3 ν 0
365
95,200 +26k
IV 26% Δ -0.15 θ -0.1 ν 0
16,800
IV 74% Δ 0.64 θ -0.7 ν 0
370
317,800 +33k
IV 25% Δ -0.20 θ -0.1 ν 0
43,400 +8k
IV 18% Δ 0.80 θ -0.2 ν 0
375
170,800 +19k
IV 25% Δ -0.27 θ -0.2 ν 0
193,200 +26k
IV 20% Δ 0.68 θ -0.2 ν 0
380 S
1,976,800 -20k
IV 25% Δ -0.35 θ -0.2 ν 0
439,600 +214k
IV 20% Δ 0.57 θ -0.2 ν 0
385
518,000 +32k
IV 25% Δ -0.44 θ -0.2 ν 0
921,200 -35k
IV 20% Δ 0.46 θ -0.2 ν 0
390
1,409,800 -28k
IV 25% Δ -0.53 θ -0.2 ν 0
435,400 -51k
IV 21% Δ 0.36 θ -0.2 ν 0
395
228,200 -56k
IV 26% Δ -0.61 θ -0.2 ν 0
4,981,200 +481k
IV 21% Δ 0.27 θ -0.2 ν 0
400 R MP
1,954,400 -19k
IV 26% Δ -0.69 θ -0.2 ν 0
540,400 +95k
IV 22% Δ 0.20 θ -0.2 ν 0
405
177,800 -16k
IV 29% Δ -0.74 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,305,800 +168k
IV 23% Δ 0.14 θ -0.1 ν 0
410
1,029,000 +5k
IV 30% Δ -0.78 θ -0.1 ν 0
492,800 +4k
415
25,200

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 386.30
Key Resistance (R) 400
Key Support (S) 380
Max Pain Strike (MP) 400
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 LICI options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: LICI · Spot: ₹ 386.30 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 1400

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

Latest News recent coverage from Reuters, Simply Wall St, MT Newswires and others

No recent news articles found for this stock.

LICI — frequently asked questions

What is the Life Insurance Corporation of India share price today?

LICI is trading at ₹379.25 (-1.83% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Life Insurance Corporation of India?

LICI (Life Insurance Corporation of India) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 8.2.

What is the market cap of Life Insurance Corporation of India?

LICI has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹485,254 crore.

Is LICI near its 52-week high?

LICI is trading -17.5% from its 52-week high of ₹468.48 as of 2026-10-07.

What is the RSI of LICI?

The 14-day RSI of LICI is 37.0, which is considered neutral.

Is LICI above its 200-day moving average?

LICI is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹412.13 (-6.3% away).

What is the F&O buildup in LICI?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for LICI options?

LICI's option-chain max pain strike is ₹400 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.63, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying LICI?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in LICI 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.