BPCL Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels · Nifty 50 Weight: 0.29%Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about BPCL
In the last completed session, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. closed +0.57% with futures open interest moving -1.4%. That combination — price rising while OI shrinks — is classified as Short Covering. It typically reflects existing short sellers closing positions, not fresh buying. Short-covering rallies can be sharp but tend to fade without follow-through demand. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.63, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹315 sits 1.3% 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 Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. leans constructive into the next session.
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Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 309 · EOD 2026-08-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
|
IV 64%
Δ 0.93
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
280 | |
| 285 | ||
| 290 | ||
|
IV 151%
Δ 0.64
θ -2.3
ν 0
|
295 | |
| 300 S |
IV 27%
Δ -0.15
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
|
IV 15%
Δ 0.79
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
305 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.32
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.44
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
310 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.54
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
|
IV 23%
Δ 0.21
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
315 MP |
IV 33%
Δ -0.71
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
| 320 R |
IV 41%
Δ -0.79
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
| 325 |
IV 44%
Δ -0.86
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
| 330 |
IV 48%
Δ -0.90
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
| 335 | ||
| 340 |
IV 39%
Δ -0.99
θ +0.0
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for BPCL options · 2026-08-25 expiry
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BPCL — frequently asked questions
What is the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. share price today?
BPCL is trading at ₹311.00 (+0.75% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.?
BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 7.8.
What is the market cap of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.?
BPCL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹132,877 crore.
Is BPCL near its 52-week high?
BPCL is trading -21.2% from its 52-week high of ₹391.65 as of 2026-08-20.
What is the RSI of BPCL?
The 14-day RSI of BPCL is 42.9, which is considered neutral.
Is BPCL above its 200-day moving average?
BPCL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹331.55 (-6.9% away).
What is the F&O buildup in BPCL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies BPCL as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for BPCL options?
BPCL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹315 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.63, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying BPCL?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in BPCL 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.