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

Sector: Metals & Mining
₹ 381.00
+0.00%
1-year price · range ₹181–₹442

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.3%) 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 +0.35% 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 option PCR of 0.82 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹360 sits 5.5% 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 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
44,130,000
-676875 (-1.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.82
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 360
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 381.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
4,208,801
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
65.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 445.15
-14.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 183.86
+107.2% above low
200-DMA
₹ 350.10
+8.8% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 363.17
+4.9% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+103.6%
1M +9.0%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
11.4
price / earnings
P/B
3.2
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 69,976 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.05%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 33.45
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 2026-08-25 · spot 381 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 350 and 350-8.2% upside, -8.2% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
95,625
320
1,554,375 -34k
684,375 -8k
IV 41% Δ 0.96 θ -0.1 ν 0
330
1,565,625 +80k
1,321,875 -113k
IV 35% Δ 0.95 θ -0.1 ν 0
340
1,914,375 -44k
3,472,500 -694k
IV 35% Δ 0.89 θ -0.2 ν 0
350 R S
2,606,250 +120k
IV 39% Δ -0.13 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,485,000 -51k
IV 34% Δ 0.81 θ -0.3 ν 0
360 MP
2,038,125 -14k
IV 37% Δ -0.21 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,010,625 -72k
IV 34% Δ 0.69 θ -0.3 ν 0
370
1,681,875 -25k
IV 36% Δ -0.32 θ -0.3 ν 0
3,444,375 -484k
IV 35% Δ 0.55 θ -0.4 ν 0
380
1,593,750 +405k
IV 36% Δ -0.46 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,156,250 -49k
IV 35% Δ 0.40 θ -0.4 ν 0
390
271,875 -21k
IV 36% Δ -0.59 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,911,875 -117k
IV 35% Δ 0.28 θ -0.3 ν 0
400
1,216,875 -68k
IV 38% Δ -0.70 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,160,625 +337k
IV 36% Δ 0.18 θ -0.2 ν 0
410
50,625 +26k
IV 39% Δ -0.80 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,211,250 -10k
420
547,500 +30k
IV 40% Δ -0.86 θ -0.2 ν 0
275,625 +39k
440
1,875
IV 66% Δ -0.83 θ -0.3 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 381.05
Key Resistance (R) 350
Key Support (S) 350
Max Pain Strike (MP) 360
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 · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: NATIONALUM · Spot: ₹ 381.05 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · 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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NATIONALUM — frequently asked questions

What is the National Aluminium Co. Ltd. share price today?

NATIONALUM is trading at ₹381.00 (+0.00% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of National Aluminium Co. Ltd.?

NATIONALUM (National Aluminium Co. Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 11.4.

What is the market cap of National Aluminium Co. Ltd.?

NATIONALUM has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹69,976 crore.

Is NATIONALUM near its 52-week high?

NATIONALUM is trading -14.4% from its 52-week high of ₹445.15 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of NATIONALUM?

The 14-day RSI of NATIONALUM is 65.0, which is considered neutral.

Is NATIONALUM above its 200-day moving average?

NATIONALUM is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹350.10 (+8.8% away).

What is the F&O buildup in NATIONALUM?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies NATIONALUM as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for NATIONALUM options?

NATIONALUM's option-chain max pain strike is ₹360 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.82, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying NATIONALUM?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in NATIONALUM 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.