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

Sector: Power · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.62%
₹ 342.50
-0.72%
1-year price · range ₹320–₹407

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

Derivatives signal Long Unwinding
Longs are exiting (OI down -0.6%) as price declines (-0.4%), indicating lack of holding support.

Analysis what the data is telling us about NTPC

In the last completed session, NTPC Ltd. closed -0.39% with futures open interest moving -0.6%. 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 0.66, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹350 sits 2.2% 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 NTPC Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for NTPC Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Unwinding
bias: bearish
Futures OI
129,067,500
-747000 (-0.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.66
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 350
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 345.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.012 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
6,906,539
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
42.4
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 414.40
-17.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 315.55
+8.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 357.94
-4.3% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 353.23
-3.0% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+3.2%
1M -0.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
10.5
price / earnings
P/B
1.6
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 332,111 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.61%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 32.71
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 342 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 330 and 350+2.2% upside, -3.6% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
150,000
IV 45% Δ 0.87 θ -0.3 ν 0
310
999,000
10,500
IV 39% Δ 0.86 θ -0.2 ν 0
315
564,000 +13k
70,500 +4k
IV 34% Δ 0.84 θ -0.2 ν 0
320
1,407,000 -66k
60,000 +4k
IV 31% Δ 0.80 θ -0.2 ν 0
325
589,500 -59k
IV 23% Δ -0.13 θ -0.1 ν 0
177,000 +6k
IV 29% Δ 0.75 θ -0.2 ν 0
330 S
6,039,000 -35k
IV 22% Δ -0.19 θ -0.1 ν 0
162,000 -20k
IV 26% Δ 0.68 θ -0.2 ν 0
335
933,000 +46k
IV 20% Δ -0.27 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,089,000 +48k
IV 25% Δ 0.59 θ -0.2 ν 0
340
1,501,500 +79k
IV 19% Δ -0.39 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,000,000 +271k
IV 24% Δ 0.48 θ -0.2 ν 0
345
2,613,000 +190k
IV 18% Δ -0.54 θ -0.1 ν 0
8,290,500 +1842k
IV 23% Δ 0.36 θ -0.2 ν 0
350 R MP
1,698,000 +19k
IV 16% Δ -0.70 θ -0.1 ν 0
6,193,500 +69k
IV 22% Δ 0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
355
303,000 -21k
IV 14% Δ -0.85 θ -0.0 ν 0
3,849,000 +234k
IV 23% Δ 0.18 θ -0.1 ν 0
360
696,000 -5k
1,353,000 +1k
365
132,000
2,283,000 -258k
370
609,000 -3k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 342.50
Key Resistance (R) 350
Key Support (S) 330
Max Pain Strike (MP) 350
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 NTPC options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: NTPC · Spot: ₹ 342.50 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1500

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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NTPC — frequently asked questions

What is the NTPC Ltd. share price today?

NTPC is trading at ₹342.50 (-0.72% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

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

NTPC (NTPC Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 10.5.

What is the market cap of NTPC Ltd.?

NTPC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹332,111 crore.

Is NTPC near its 52-week high?

NTPC is trading -17.4% from its 52-week high of ₹414.40 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of NTPC?

The 14-day RSI of NTPC is 42.4, which is considered neutral.

Is NTPC above its 200-day moving average?

NTPC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹357.94 (-4.3% away).

What is the F&O buildup in NTPC?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for NTPC options?

NTPC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹350 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.66, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying NTPC?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in NTPC 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.