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NATIONALUM National Aluminium Co. Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Metals & Mining
₹ 376.80
+1.67%

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.6%) on short-covering (OI down -1.5%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about NATIONALUM

In the last completed session, National Aluminium Co. Ltd. closed +1.58% with futures open interest moving -1.5%. That combination — price rising while OI shrinks — is classified as Short Covering. It typically reflects existing short sellers closing positions, not fresh buying. Short-covering rallies can be sharp but tend to fade without follow-through demand. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.59, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹400 sits 6.2% 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 National Aluminium Co. Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for National Aluminium Co. Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
47,698,125
-744375 (-1.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.59
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 400
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 370.60
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
7,481,000
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
37.9
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 445.15
-15.3% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 179.93
+109.4% above low
200-DMA
₹ 321.49
+17.2% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 412.35
-8.6% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+101.3%
1M -9.5%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
11.3
price / earnings
P/B
3.2
price / book
ROE
29.4%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 69,213 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
2.12%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 33.43
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 2026-06-30 · spot 377 · EOD 2026-06-12

Option writers expect range between 380 and 400+6.1% upside, +0.8% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
3,750
IV 71% Δ 0.75 θ -0.6 ν 0
345
82,500 +18k
240,000 +13k
IV 38% Δ 0.83 θ -0.3 ν 0
350
1,083,750 +58k
IV 37% Δ -0.16 θ -0.2 ν 0
28,125 +11k
IV 33% Δ 0.82 θ -0.2 ν 0
355
226,875 +82k
IV 37% Δ -0.21 θ -0.2 ν 0
150,000 +24k
IV 38% Δ 0.74 θ -0.3 ν 0
360
1,235,625 +5k
IV 36% Δ -0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
131,250 +131k
IV 35% Δ 0.69 θ -0.3 ν 0
365
243,750 +15k
IV 35% Δ -0.31 θ -0.3 ν 0
526,875 -59k
IV 36% Δ 0.62 θ -0.4 ν 0
370
1,078,125 +52k
IV 35% Δ -0.37 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,211,250 -32k
IV 37% Δ 0.56 θ -0.4 ν 0
375
555,000 +39k
IV 35% Δ -0.44 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,355,000 -6k
IV 37% Δ 0.49 θ -0.4 ν 0
380 S
2,332,500 +105k
IV 36% Δ -0.51 θ -0.3 ν 0
676,875 -27k
IV 37% Δ 0.42 θ -0.4 ν 0
385
937,500 +9k
IV 35% Δ -0.58 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,400,625 +170k
IV 37% Δ 0.36 θ -0.3 ν 0
390
1,248,750 -53k
IV 35% Δ -0.65 θ -0.3 ν 0
343,125 -23k
IV 38% Δ 0.31 θ -0.3 ν 0
395
393,750 -36k
IV 36% Δ -0.70 θ -0.2 ν 0
3,933,750 +97k
IV 38% Δ 0.26 θ -0.3 ν 0
400 R MP
2,313,750 -34k
IV 39% Δ -0.74 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,211,250 +91k
IV 39% Δ 0.22 θ -0.3 ν 0
405
778,125
IV 56% Δ -0.69 θ -0.4 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 376.85
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 NATIONALUM options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: NATIONALUM · Spot: ₹ 376.85 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 1875

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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