GAIL GAIL (India) Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Analysis what the data is telling us about GAIL
In the last completed session, GAIL (India) Ltd. closed +0.38% with futures open interest moving -0.8%. 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 0.31, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹175 sits 1.7% 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 GAIL (India) Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for GAIL (India) Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building.
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
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Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 172 · EOD 2026-08-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
|
IV 50%
Δ 0.96
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
158 | |
|
IV 41%
Δ 0.96
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
160 | |
| 162 | ||
| 165 | ||
| 168 | ||
|
IV 18%
Δ 0.80
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
170 |
IV 20%
Δ -0.23
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 19%
Δ 0.52
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
172 |
IV 20%
Δ -0.48
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 21%
Δ 0.27
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
175 S MP |
IV 23%
Δ -0.71
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
| 178 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.83
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
| 180 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.93
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
| 182 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.96
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
|
| 185 |
IV 45%
Δ -0.92
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
| 188 |
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for GAIL options · 2026-08-25 expiry
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GAIL — frequently asked questions
What is the GAIL (India) Ltd. share price today?
GAIL is trading at ₹172.00 (-0.29% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of GAIL (India) Ltd.?
GAIL (GAIL (India) Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 11.4.
What is the market cap of GAIL (India) Ltd.?
GAIL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹113,091 crore.
Is GAIL near its 52-week high?
GAIL is trading -7.7% from its 52-week high of ₹186.87 as of 2026-08-20.
What is the RSI of GAIL?
The 14-day RSI of GAIL is 47.1, which is considered neutral.
Is GAIL above its 200-day moving average?
GAIL is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹166.89 (+3.4% away).
What is the F&O buildup in GAIL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies GAIL as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for GAIL options?
GAIL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹175 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.31, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying GAIL?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in GAIL 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.