HINDALCO Hindalco Industries Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about HINDALCO
In the last completed session, Hindalco Industries Ltd. closed -1.09% with futures open interest moving +2.4%. 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 0.60, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,020 sits 1.4% 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 Hindalco Industries Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Hindalco Industries Ltd. leans cautious into the next session.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
Quote Details key metrics & weights
Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials
Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days
| Date | Brokerage | Call | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-20 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-19 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-18 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-17 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-16 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-15 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-14 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-13 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-12 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-11 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-08-10 | Kotak Institutional | Upgrade · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 1,030 · EOD 2026-08-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
| 900 | ||
| 920 | ||
| 940 | ||
| 960 S | ||
| 980 | ||
| 1000 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.15
θ -0.8
ν 0
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IV 13%
Δ 0.79
θ -0.6
ν 0
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1020 MP |
IV 29%
Δ -0.36
θ -1.4
ν 0
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IV 20%
Δ 0.34
θ -1.1
ν 0
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1040 |
IV 34%
Δ -0.59
θ -1.6
ν 0
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IV 25%
Δ 0.14
θ -0.8
ν 0
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1060 R |
IV 41%
Δ -0.74
θ -1.6
ν 0
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| 1080 |
IV 52%
Δ -0.80
θ -1.8
ν 0
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| 1100 |
IV 65%
Δ -0.82
θ -2.1
ν 0
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| 1120 |
IV 70%
Δ -0.86
θ -1.9
ν 0
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| 1140 |
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for HINDALCO options · 2026-08-25 expiry
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HINDALCO — frequently asked questions
What is the Hindalco Industries Ltd. share price today?
HINDALCO is trading at ₹1,034.00 (+0.40% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Hindalco Industries Ltd.?
HINDALCO (Hindalco Industries Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 14.0.
What is the market cap of Hindalco Industries Ltd.?
HINDALCO has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹229,531 crore.
Is HINDALCO near its 52-week high?
HINDALCO is trading -12.4% from its 52-week high of ₹1,176.00 as of 2026-08-20.
What is the RSI of HINDALCO?
The 14-day RSI of HINDALCO is 54.0, which is considered neutral.
Is HINDALCO above its 200-day moving average?
HINDALCO is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹953.85 (+8.0% away).
What is the F&O buildup in HINDALCO?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies HINDALCO as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for HINDALCO options?
HINDALCO's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,020 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.60, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying HINDALCO?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in HINDALCO 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.
What is the latest broker call on HINDALCO?
The most recent analyst call reported in the press is Kotak Institutional: Upgrade · Buy (2026-08-21). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.