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SAIL Steel Authority of India Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Metals & Mining
₹ 183.78
-3.56%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +2.6%) on price weakness (-3.7%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about SAIL

In the last completed session, Steel Authority of India Ltd. closed -3.72% with futures open interest moving +2.6%. 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 0.57, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹195 sits 6.1% 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 Steel Authority of India Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Steel Authority of India Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
182,566,800
+4563700 (+2.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.57
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 195
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 190.56
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
25,903,021
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
40.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 209.70
-12.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 118.10
+55.6% above low
200-DMA
₹ 151.12
+21.6% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 182.65
+0.6% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+41.1%
1M -0.6%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
22.5
price / earnings
P/B
1.3
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 75,911 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.84%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 8.18
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 184 · EOD 2026-06-08

Option writers expect range between 190 and 210+14.2% upside, +3.4% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
165
206,800 +206k
IV 44% Δ -0.14 θ -0.1 ν 0
9,400
IV 78% Δ 0.70 θ -0.3 ν 0
170
752,000 +408k
IV 42% Δ -0.20 θ -0.1 ν 0
4,700
IV 66% Δ 0.66 θ -0.3 ν 0
175
460,600 +197k
IV 40% Δ -0.28 θ -0.1 ν 0
0
IV 85% Δ 0.61 θ -0.3 ν 0
178
0
IV 68% Δ -0.38 θ -0.2 ν 0
836,600 +28k
IV 39% Δ 0.62 θ -0.2 ν 0
180
1,339,500 +413k
IV 39% Δ -0.38 θ -0.1 ν 0
112,800 +112k
IV 40% Δ 0.56 θ -0.2 ν 0
182
169,200 +150k
IV 37% Δ -0.43 θ -0.1 ν 0
794,300 +676k
IV 40% Δ 0.51 θ -0.2 ν 0
185
611,000 +357k
IV 38% Δ -0.49 θ -0.1 ν 0
79,900 +79k
IV 38% Δ 0.45 θ -0.2 ν 0
188
112,800 +112k
IV 39% Δ -0.55 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,903,500 +493k
IV 39% Δ 0.40 θ -0.2 ν 0
190 S
2,162,000 +272k
IV 38% Δ -0.60 θ -0.1 ν 0
89,300 -10k
IV 39% Δ 0.35 θ -0.2 ν 0
192
18,800
IV 8% Δ -0.98 θ +0.0 ν 0
2,688,400 +141k
IV 40% Δ 0.30 θ -0.1 ν 0
195 MP
366,600 -5k
IV 34% Δ -0.73 θ -0.1 ν 0
258,500
IV 41% Δ 0.26 θ -0.1 ν 0
198
108,100
1,555,700 +126k
IV 40% Δ 0.22 θ -0.1 ν 0
200
1,179,700 +79k
IV 40% Δ -0.78 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 183.82
Key Resistance (R) 210
Key Support (S) 190
Max Pain Strike (MP) 195
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 SAIL options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: SAIL · Spot: ₹ 183.82 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 4700

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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