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RVNL Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Construction
₹ 233.38
-0.69%
1-year price · range ₹225–₹388

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +2.4%) on price weakness (-0.8%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about RVNL

In the last completed session, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. closed -0.81% with futures open interest moving +2.4%. 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 0.66, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹230 sits 1.4% below 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 Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
40,694,500
+956725 (+2.4%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.66
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 230
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 235.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
4,497,319
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
53.9
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 400.70
-41.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 220.16
+6.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 289.02
-19.2% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 232.80
+0.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-33.9%
1M +3.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Industrials

P/E (TTM)
55.4
price / earnings
P/B
4.9
price / book
ROE
9.0%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 48,660 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.47%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 4.21
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 233 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 220 and 250+7.1% upside, -5.7% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
46,200
205
252,175 -49k
155,925
IV 58% Δ 0.82 θ -0.2 ν 0
210
604,450 -43k
23,100 +19k
IV 40% Δ 0.85 θ -0.2 ν 0
215
610,225 +292k
IV 43% Δ -0.17 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,484,175 -8k
IV 40% Δ 0.78 θ -0.2 ν 0
220 S
2,171,400 +21k
IV 42% Δ -0.23 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,293,600 -8k
IV 39% Δ 0.69 θ -0.2 ν 0
225
2,094,400 +244k
IV 42% Δ -0.31 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,152,150 -60k
IV 40% Δ 0.60 θ -0.2 ν 0
230 MP
1,857,625 +92k
IV 41% Δ -0.40 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,467,850 +48k
IV 40% Δ 0.50 θ -0.3 ν 0
235
814,275 +26k
IV 42% Δ -0.50 θ -0.2 ν 0
3,636,325 +525k
IV 41% Δ 0.40 θ -0.2 ν 0
240
875,875 +21k
IV 42% Δ -0.59 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,457,225 +167k
IV 41% Δ 0.32 θ -0.2 ν 0
245
179,025
IV 44% Δ -0.67 θ -0.2 ν 0
4,281,200 +450k
IV 42% Δ 0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
250 R
1,355,200 +25k
IV 43% Δ -0.75 θ -0.2 ν 0
410,025 +50k
IV 43% Δ 0.19 θ -0.2 ν 0
255
13,475
IV 40% Δ -0.83 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,516,900 +188k
IV 44% Δ 0.14 θ -0.1 ν 0
260
302,225 +5k
IV 45% Δ -0.85 θ -0.1 ν 0
365,750 +82k
265
115,500
IV 48% Δ -0.87 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 233.39
Key Resistance (R) 250
Key Support (S) 220
Max Pain Strike (MP) 230
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 RVNL options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: RVNL · Spot: ₹ 233.39 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1925

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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RVNL — frequently asked questions

What is the Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. share price today?

RVNL is trading at ₹233.38 (-0.69% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.?

RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 55.4.

What is the market cap of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.?

RVNL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹48,660 crore.

What is the ROE of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.?

RVNL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 9.0%.

Is RVNL near its 52-week high?

RVNL is trading -41.8% from its 52-week high of ₹400.70 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of RVNL?

The 14-day RSI of RVNL is 53.9, which is considered neutral.

Is RVNL above its 200-day moving average?

RVNL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹289.02 (-19.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in RVNL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for RVNL options?

RVNL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹230 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.66, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying RVNL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in RVNL 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.