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PETRONET Petronet LNG Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels
₹ 267.35
-0.78%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.9%) on price weakness (-1.2%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about PETRONET

In the last completed session, Petronet LNG Ltd. closed -1.17% with futures open interest moving +1.9%. 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 0.97 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹280 sits 4.7% 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 Petronet LNG Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
31,648,300
+596600 (+1.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.97
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 280
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 269.45
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
1,737,994
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
42.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 326.40
-18.1% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 235.35
+13.6% above low
200-DMA
₹ 278.82
-4.1% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 270.70
-1.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-12.4%
1M -5.8%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios

P/E (TTM)
10.2
price / earnings
P/B
1.8
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 40,103 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.71%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
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 267 · EOD 2026-06-08

Option writers expect range between 280 and 280+4.7% upside, +4.7% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
13,300
IV 34% Δ 0.78 θ -0.2 ν 0
252
17,100
IV 31% Δ -0.20 θ -0.1 ν 0
11,400
IV 40% Δ 0.71 θ -0.2 ν 0
255
152,000 -8k
IV 32% Δ -0.25 θ -0.1 ν 0
7,600
IV 78% Δ 0.62 θ -0.5 ν 0
258
81,700
IV 29% Δ -0.27 θ -0.1 ν 0
81,700 +20k
IV 17% Δ 0.79 θ -0.1 ν 0
260
577,600 +51k
IV 32% Δ -0.33 θ -0.2 ν 0
19,000
IV 30% Δ 0.63 θ -0.2 ν 0
262
72,200 +9k
IV 32% Δ -0.37 θ -0.2 ν 0
169,100 +60k
IV 21% Δ 0.61 θ -0.1 ν 0
265
321,100 +20k
IV 32% Δ -0.42 θ -0.2 ν 0
159,600 +34k
IV 21% Δ 0.54 θ -0.1 ν 0
268
180,500 +24k
IV 32% Δ -0.47 θ -0.2 ν 0
910,100 +38k
IV 22% Δ 0.47 θ -0.1 ν 0
270
1,119,100 -35k
IV 33% Δ -0.51 θ -0.2 ν 0
157,700 -18k
IV 22% Δ 0.40 θ -0.1 ν 0
272
226,100
IV 26% Δ -0.58 θ -0.1 ν 0
931,000 -4k
IV 23% Δ 0.34 θ -0.1 ν 0
275
492,100 +13k
IV 33% Δ -0.60 θ -0.2 ν 0
224,200
IV 22% Δ 0.28 θ -0.1 ν 0
278
146,300
IV 19% Δ -0.76 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,023,500 +36k
IV 23% Δ 0.24 θ -0.1 ν 0
280 R S MP
2,084,300 -2k
IV 38% Δ -0.66 θ -0.2 ν 0
309,700 -31k
IV 26% Δ 0.22 θ -0.1 ν 0
282
286,900
IV 12% Δ -0.95 θ +0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 267.35
Key Resistance (R) 280
Key Support (S) 280
Max Pain Strike (MP) 280
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 PETRONET options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: PETRONET · Spot: ₹ 267.35 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 1900

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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