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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%
₹ 271.60
+0.31%
1-year price · range ₹254–₹320

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +0.7%) on price strength (+0.6%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about POWERGRID

In the last completed session, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. closed +0.56% with futures open interest moving +0.7%. That combination — price rising while OI builds — is classified as a Long Buildup, meaning derivative traders are adding fresh bullish positions into strength rather than merely covering existing shorts. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.64, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹278 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 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. suggests upside momentum is building.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
74,033,500
+475000 (+0.7%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.64
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 278
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 270.75
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.004 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
7,509,855
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
32.8
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 324.95
-16.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 250.00
+8.6% above low
200-DMA
₹ 286.07
-5.1% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 285.36
-4.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-5.7%
1M -3.5%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
13.5
price / earnings
P/B
2.5
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 252,604 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
4.51%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 20.12
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 2026-08-25 · spot 272 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 260 and 290+6.8% upside, -4.3% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
68,400
IV 80% Δ 0.66 θ -0.5 ν 0
258
233,700 +11k
IV 24% Δ -0.13 θ -0.1 ν 0
277,400 +74k
260 S
3,406,700 -101k
IV 23% Δ -0.17 θ -0.1 ν 0
100,700 +74k
IV 13% Δ 0.90 θ -0.1 ν 0
262
687,800 +41k
IV 23% Δ -0.22 θ -0.1 ν 0
351,500 +13k
IV 16% Δ 0.79 θ -0.1 ν 0
265
1,516,200 -67k
IV 23% Δ -0.28 θ -0.1 ν 0
279,300 -25k
IV 17% Δ 0.70 θ -0.1 ν 0
268
1,293,900 -143k
IV 23% Δ -0.35 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,937,400 -251k
IV 18% Δ 0.60 θ -0.1 ν 0
270
3,237,600 +298k
IV 23% Δ -0.42 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,474,400 -401k
IV 18% Δ 0.50 θ -0.1 ν 0
272
950,000 -80k
IV 24% Δ -0.49 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,114,100 -380k
IV 19% Δ 0.42 θ -0.1 ν 0
275
1,326,200 -120k
IV 24% Δ -0.56 θ -0.1 ν 0
927,200 +36k
IV 20% Δ 0.34 θ -0.1 ν 0
278 MP
406,600 +87k
IV 26% Δ -0.62 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,756,300 -114k
IV 21% Δ 0.28 θ -0.1 ν 0
280
2,363,600 +165k
IV 26% Δ -0.67 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,280,600 -94k
IV 21% Δ 0.22 θ -0.1 ν 0
282
741,000 +28k
IV 29% Δ -0.71 θ -0.1 ν 0
4,132,500 +79k
IV 22% Δ 0.18 θ -0.1 ν 0
285
1,276,800 -35k
IV 33% Δ -0.72 θ -0.1 ν 0
877,800 +13k
IV 23% Δ 0.14 θ -0.1 ν 0
288
129,200
IV 37% Δ -0.74 θ -0.2 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 271.60
Key Resistance (R) 290
Key Support (S) 260
Max Pain Strike (MP) 278
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 · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: POWERGRID · Spot: ₹ 271.60 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · 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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POWERGRID — frequently asked questions

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

POWERGRID is trading at ₹271.60 (+0.31% 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 13.5.

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

POWERGRID has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹252,604 crore.

Is POWERGRID near its 52-week high?

POWERGRID is trading -16.4% from its 52-week high of ₹324.95 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of POWERGRID?

The 14-day RSI of POWERGRID is 32.8, which is considered neutral.

Is POWERGRID above its 200-day moving average?

POWERGRID is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹286.07 (-5.1% away).

What is the F&O buildup in POWERGRID?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies POWERGRID as Long Buildup (bias: bullish), 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 ₹278 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.64, 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.