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AXISBANK Axis Bank Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services · Nifty 50 Weight: 3.34%
₹ 1,245.80
-0.42%
1-year price · range ₹1,045–₹1,403

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +0.5%) on price strength (+1.0%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about AXISBANK

In the last completed session, Axis Bank Ltd. closed +0.96% with futures open interest moving +0.5%. 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 0.62, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead.

There have been no notable bulk or block deals from FIIs, mutual funds, or insurance companies in Axis Bank Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Axis Bank Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
100,405,625
+543750 (+0.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.62
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,240
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,251.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.014 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
3,690,270
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
49.3
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,418.30
-11.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,042.50
+20.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,287.70
-2.9% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,294.50
-3.4% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+15.6%
1M +1.0%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
13.8
price / earnings
P/B
1.7
price / book
ROE
13.4%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 387,806 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.08%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 89.95
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 ₹ 1,363.50 25.10 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794
2026-06-24 SELL ₹ 1,363.50 25.10 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 1,251 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 1,240 and 1,260+0.7% upside, -0.9% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
1,875
1140
384,375 -25k
74,375 -5k
IV 50% Δ 0.93 θ -1.3 ν 0
1160
620,000 -58k
231,875
1180
866,250 -61k
471,250 -12k
1200
1,178,750 -159k
970,000 -293k
1220
1,296,250 -270k
3,099,375 -734k
IV 14% Δ 0.75 θ -0.9 ν 0
1240 S MP
2,456,250 +26k
IV 19% Δ -0.32 θ -1.1 ν 0
4,118,125 +139k
IV 16% Δ 0.35 θ -1.1 ν 0
1260 R
1,511,250 +353k
IV 21% Δ -0.61 θ -1.2 ν 0
2,018,125 -35k
1280
255,625 -54k
IV 27% Δ -0.78 θ -1.1 ν 0
2,326,250 -367k
1300
561,250 -94k
IV 33% Δ -0.86 θ -1.0 ν 0
951,875 -70k
1320
61,875 -5k
IV 45% Δ -0.87 θ -1.4 ν 0
1,010,625 -41k
1340
176,250 -7k
538,750 -26k
1360
265,000 -4k
IV 51% Δ -0.94 θ -0.8 ν 0
249,375 -27k
1380
15,625
IV 105% Δ -0.80 θ -4.7 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,250.86
Key Resistance (R) 1,260
Key Support (S) 1,240
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,240
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 AXISBANK options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: AXISBANK · Spot: ₹ 1,250.86 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 625

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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AXISBANK — frequently asked questions

What is the Axis Bank Ltd. share price today?

AXISBANK is trading at ₹1,245.80 (-0.42% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Axis Bank Ltd.?

AXISBANK (Axis Bank Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 13.8.

What is the market cap of Axis Bank Ltd.?

AXISBANK has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹387,806 crore.

What is the ROE of Axis Bank Ltd.?

AXISBANK has a return on equity (ROE) of about 13.4%.

Is AXISBANK near its 52-week high?

AXISBANK is trading -11.8% from its 52-week high of ₹1,418.30 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of AXISBANK?

The 14-day RSI of AXISBANK is 49.3, which is considered neutral.

Is AXISBANK above its 200-day moving average?

AXISBANK is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,287.70 (-2.9% away).

What is the F&O buildup in AXISBANK?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for AXISBANK options?

AXISBANK's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,240 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.62, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying AXISBANK?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in AXISBANK 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.