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NHPC NHPC Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Power
₹ 76.92
-0.75%
1-year price · range ₹73–₹89

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +2.1%) on price weakness (-0.9%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about NHPC

In the last completed session, NHPC Ltd. closed -0.92% with futures open interest moving +2.1%. 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 0.71 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹79 sits 2.7% 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 NHPC Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for NHPC Ltd. leans cautious into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
133,321,850
+2717450 (+2.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.71
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 79
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 77.50
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
6,865,612
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
40.9
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 89.22
-13.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 71.62
+7.4% above low
200-DMA
₹ 78.62
-2.2% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 77.87
-1.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-7.9%
1M -2.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
27.8
price / earnings
P/B
1.9
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 77,266 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
2.09%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 2.77
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 77 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 76 and 80+4.0% upside, -1.2% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
41,700 +20k
71
118,150 -7k
0
IV 106% Δ 0.66 θ -0.2 ν 0
72
1,681,900 +333k
0
IV 123% Δ 0.63 θ -0.2 ν 0
73
1,244,050 +180k
IV 28% Δ -0.17 θ -0.0 ν 0
6,950
IV 89% Δ 0.62 θ -0.2 ν 0
74
5,219,450 +41k
IV 28% Δ -0.23 θ -0.0 ν 0
1,313,550 +62k
IV 20% Δ 0.75 θ -0.0 ν 0
75
6,442,650 -84k
IV 28% Δ -0.31 θ -0.0 ν 0
549,050 +194k
IV 21% Δ 0.64 θ -0.1 ν 0
76 S
7,770,100 -21k
IV 29% Δ -0.39 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,619,350 +667k
IV 23% Δ 0.53 θ -0.1 ν 0
77
2,411,650 +48k
IV 30% Δ -0.47 θ -0.1 ν 0
5,205,550 +451k
IV 24% Δ 0.43 θ -0.1 ν 0
78
5,143,000 +97k
IV 32% Δ -0.55 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,148,350 -105k
IV 26% Δ 0.35 θ -0.1 ν 0
79 MP
2,078,050 -14k
IV 34% Δ -0.61 θ -0.1 ν 0
13,364,850 +1508k
IV 27% Δ 0.28 θ -0.1 ν 0
80 R
3,815,550 -35k
IV 36% Δ -0.67 θ -0.1 ν 0
4,295,100 +333k
IV 28% Δ 0.22 θ -0.0 ν 0
81
1,264,900 -49k
IV 36% Δ -0.72 θ -0.1 ν 0
6,296,700 +486k
IV 29% Δ 0.18 θ -0.0 ν 0
82
729,750 -28k
IV 41% Δ -0.74 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,044,100 +48k
IV 30% Δ 0.14 θ -0.0 ν 0
83
423,950 +13k
IV 40% Δ -0.79 θ -0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 76.92
Key Resistance (R) 80
Key Support (S) 76
Max Pain Strike (MP) 79
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 NHPC options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: NHPC · Spot: ₹ 76.92 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 6950

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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NHPC — frequently asked questions

What is the NHPC Ltd. share price today?

NHPC is trading at ₹76.92 (-0.75% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of NHPC Ltd.?

NHPC (NHPC Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 27.8.

What is the market cap of NHPC Ltd.?

NHPC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹77,266 crore.

Is NHPC near its 52-week high?

NHPC is trading -13.8% from its 52-week high of ₹89.22 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of NHPC?

The 14-day RSI of NHPC is 40.9, which is considered neutral.

Is NHPC above its 200-day moving average?

NHPC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹78.62 (-2.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in NHPC?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for NHPC options?

NHPC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹79 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.71, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying NHPC?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in NHPC 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.