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POWERGRID Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Power · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.23%
₹ 244.65
-3.32%
1-year price · range ₹253–₹321

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +0.9%) on price weakness (-2.9%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about POWERGRID

In the last completed session, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. closed -2.90% with futures open interest moving +0.9%. 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 stock's option PCR sits at 0.51, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹260 sits 6.3% 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 Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Power Grid Corporation of 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
69,452,600
+598500 (+0.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.51
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 260
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 253.05
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.041 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
14,409,222
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)
27.9
oversold
52-Week High
₹ 324.95
-24.7% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 244.65
+0.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 284.20
-13.9% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 266.59
-8.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-14.2%
1M -8.0%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
14.3
price / earnings
P/B
2.3
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 227,539 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.68%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 17.10
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)

Date Side Price Value (Cr) Counterparty
2026-06-24 BUY ₹ 291.95 30.01 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794
2026-06-24 SELL ₹ 291.95 30.01 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MTBJ400045828

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 245 · EOD 2026-10-08

Option writers expect range between 270 and 270 — +10.3% upside, +10.3% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
30,400 +24k
IV 27% Δ 0.86 θ -0.1 ν 0
230
317,300 +203k
1,900 +1k
IV 30% Δ 0.80 θ -0.2 ν 0
232
51,300 +51k
IV 24% Δ -0.15 θ -0.1 ν 0
0
IV 229% Δ 0.64 θ -1.3 ν 0
235
845,500 +408k
IV 23% Δ -0.20 θ -0.1 ν 0
0
IV 152% Δ 0.61 θ -0.9 ν 0
238
100,700 +68k
IV 23% Δ -0.26 θ -0.1 ν 0
146,300 +110k
IV 26% Δ 0.66 θ -0.2 ν 0
240
592,800 +210k
IV 23% Δ -0.32 θ -0.1 ν 0
15,200 +15k
IV 27% Δ 0.59 θ -0.2 ν 0
242
288,800
IV 23% Δ -0.40 θ -0.1 ν 0
237,500 +237k
IV 25% Δ 0.53 θ -0.2 ν 0
245
478,800 -141k
IV 23% Δ -0.47 θ -0.1 ν 0
655,500 +655k
IV 25% Δ 0.46 θ -0.2 ν 0
248
228,000 +7k
IV 22% Δ -0.55 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,417,400 +1102k
IV 25% Δ 0.39 θ -0.2 ν 0
250
1,130,500 +106k
IV 21% Δ -0.63 θ -0.1 ν 0
712,500 +146k
IV 25% Δ 0.32 θ -0.1 ν 0
252
298,300 -86k
IV 19% Δ -0.74 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,708,100 +134k
IV 25% Δ 0.26 θ -0.1 ν 0
255
856,900 -71k
IV 20% Δ -0.79 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,205,900 +91k
IV 25% Δ 0.21 θ -0.1 ν 0
258
381,900 -54k
IV 19% Δ -0.85 θ -0.0 ν 0
3,228,100 +144k
IV 25% Δ 0.17 θ -0.1 ν 0
260 MP
1,368,000 -105k
IV 20% Δ -0.89 θ -0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 244.74
Key Resistance (R) 270
Key Support (S) 270
Max Pain Strike (MP) 260
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 POWERGRID options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: POWERGRID · Spot: ₹ 244.74 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · 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

Latest News recent coverage from Reuters, Simply Wall St, MT Newswires and others

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POWERGRID — frequently asked questions

What is the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. share price today?

POWERGRID is trading at ₹244.65 (-3.32% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.?

POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 14.3.

What is the market cap of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.?

POWERGRID has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹227,539 crore.

Is POWERGRID near its 52-week high?

POWERGRID is trading -24.7% from its 52-week high of ₹324.95 as of 2026-10-08.

What is the RSI of POWERGRID?

The 14-day RSI of POWERGRID is 27.9, which is considered oversold.

Is POWERGRID above its 200-day moving average?

POWERGRID is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹284.20 (-13.9% away).

What is the F&O buildup in POWERGRID?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for POWERGRID options?

POWERGRID's option-chain max pain strike is ₹260 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.51, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying POWERGRID?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in POWERGRID 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.