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OIL Oil India Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels
₹ 447.00
-1.49%
1-year price · range ₹398–₹518

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +0.5%) on price weakness (-1.6%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about OIL

In the last completed session, Oil India Ltd. closed -1.56% with futures open interest moving +0.5%. 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 0.75 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹450 sits 0.7% 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 Oil India Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
13,799,800
+71400 (+0.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.75
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 450
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 453.75
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
—
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
618,269
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-08 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
37.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 531.00
-15.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 395.60
+13.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 462.69
-3.4% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 471.06
-5.1% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+7.2%
1M -10.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Energy

P/E (TTM)
8.7
price / earnings
P/B
1.2
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 72,709 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
2.91%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 51.36
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 447 · EOD 2026-10-08

Option writers expect range between 450 and 450 — +0.7% upside, +0.7% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 123% Δ 0.66 θ -1.2 ν 0
415
32,200 -6k
IV 30% Δ -0.12 θ -0.2 ν 0
0
IV 96% Δ 0.66 θ -1.0 ν 0
420
75,600 -10k
IV 30% Δ -0.16 θ -0.2 ν 0
0
IV 118% Δ 0.63 θ -1.2 ν 0
425
77,000 -5k
IV 29% Δ -0.20 θ -0.2 ν 0
15,400
IV 28% Δ 0.76 θ -0.3 ν 0
430
243,600 +9k
IV 29% Δ -0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
0
IV 114% Δ 0.60 θ -1.2 ν 0
435
105,000 +9k
IV 29% Δ -0.31 θ -0.2 ν 0
145,600
IV 33% Δ 0.61 θ -0.4 ν 0
440
252,000 +39k
IV 30% Δ -0.38 θ -0.3 ν 0
151,200 +89k
IV 23% Δ 0.57 θ -0.3 ν 0
445
82,600 +12k
IV 29% Δ -0.44 θ -0.3 ν 0
456,400 +127k
IV 24% Δ 0.49 θ -0.3 ν 0
450 R S MP
308,000 +42k
IV 30% Δ -0.51 θ -0.3 ν 0
113,400 +65k
IV 24% Δ 0.41 θ -0.3 ν 0
455
7,000 +5k
IV 30% Δ -0.57 θ -0.3 ν 0
301,000 +51k
IV 25% Δ 0.34 θ -0.3 ν 0
460
217,000 +28k
IV 30% Δ -0.63 θ -0.2 ν 0
75,600 -7k
IV 25% Δ 0.28 θ -0.2 ν 0
465
18,200
IV 50% Δ -0.60 θ -0.5 ν 0
186,200 +18k
IV 26% Δ 0.22 θ -0.2 ν 0
470
74,200
116,200 +2k
IV 27% Δ 0.18 θ -0.2 ν 0
475
22,400
IV 53% Δ -0.66 θ -0.5 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 447.00
Key Resistance (R) 450
Key Support (S) 450
Max Pain Strike (MP) 450
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 OIL options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: OIL · Spot: ₹ 447.00 · 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

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OIL — frequently asked questions

What is the Oil India Ltd. share price today?

OIL is trading at ₹447.00 (-1.49% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Oil India Ltd.?

OIL (Oil India Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 8.7.

What is the market cap of Oil India Ltd.?

OIL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹72,709 crore.

Is OIL near its 52-week high?

OIL is trading -15.8% from its 52-week high of ₹531.00 as of 2026-10-08.

What is the RSI of OIL?

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

Is OIL above its 200-day moving average?

OIL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹462.69 (-3.4% away).

What is the F&O buildup in OIL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for OIL options?

OIL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹450 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.75, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying OIL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in OIL 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.