SAIL Steel Authority of India Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Analysis what the data is telling us about SAIL
In the last completed session, Steel Authority of India Ltd. closed -0.87% with futures open interest moving +2.7%. 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 0.64, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹172 sits 2.3% 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 Steel Authority of India Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Steel Authority of India Ltd. leans cautious into the next session.
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
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Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 177 · EOD 2026-08-07
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
|
IV 22%
Δ 0.97
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
162 |
IV 37%
Δ -0.13
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 25%
Δ 0.91
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
165 |
IV 37%
Δ -0.18
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 26%
Δ 0.85
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
168 |
IV 37%
Δ -0.23
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 29%
Δ 0.76
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
170 S |
IV 36%
Δ -0.29
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 26%
Δ 0.69
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
172 MP |
IV 37%
Δ -0.35
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 30%
Δ 0.59
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
175 |
IV 37%
Δ -0.42
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 31%
Δ 0.50
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
178 |
IV 37%
Δ -0.50
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 32%
Δ 0.42
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
180 R |
IV 38%
Δ -0.56
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 33%
Δ 0.35
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
182 |
IV 34%
Δ -0.64
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 33%
Δ 0.28
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
185 |
IV 41%
Δ -0.68
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 34%
Δ 0.23
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
188 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.78
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 36%
Δ 0.19
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
190 |
IV 46%
Δ -0.75
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 36%
Δ 0.15
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
192 |
IV 91%
Δ -0.63
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
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SAIL — frequently asked questions
What is the Steel Authority of India Ltd. share price today?
SAIL is trading at ₹176.58 (-0.09% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Steel Authority of India Ltd.?
SAIL (Steel Authority of India Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 17.0.
What is the market cap of Steel Authority of India Ltd.?
SAIL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹72,937 crore.
Is SAIL near its 52-week high?
SAIL is trading -15.8% from its 52-week high of ₹209.70 as of 2026-08-07.
What is the RSI of SAIL?
The 14-day RSI of SAIL is 60.9, which is considered neutral.
Is SAIL above its 200-day moving average?
SAIL is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹160.19 (+10.2% away).
What is the F&O buildup in SAIL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies SAIL as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for SAIL options?
SAIL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹172 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.64, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying SAIL?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in SAIL 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.