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IOC Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels
₹ 135.90
+0.00%
1-year price · range ₹134–₹183

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

No significant institutional activity detected
Derivative metrics and institutional flows are quiet. No recent bulk deals or insider disclosures have been reported.

Analysis what the data is telling us about IOC

In the last completed session, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. closed -0.62% with futures open interest moving -0.5%. Positioning is neutral — neither side is decisively adding or unwinding right now. The option PCR of 0.81 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹140 sits 3.0% 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 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. lacks a clear directional bias.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Neutral
bias: neutral
Futures OI
161,279,625
-780000 (-0.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.81
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 140
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 135.90
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
6,642,882
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
37.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 188.96
-28.1% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 130.22
+4.4% above low
200-DMA
₹ 152.84
-11.1% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 141.29
-3.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-3.1%
1M -4.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Energy

P/E (TTM)
5.6
price / earnings
P/B
0.8
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 191,908 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
6.07%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 24.43
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)

No institutional bulk or block deals recorded for this stock in the last 30 sessions.

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 136 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 130 and 140+3.0% upside, -4.3% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
9,750
IV 81% Δ 0.90 θ -0.3 ν 0
122
170,625 -15k
29,250
125
921,375 -10k
29,250
IV 138% Δ 0.70 θ -0.9 ν 0
128
575,250 -54k
711,750 -113k
130 S
4,280,250 +185k
312,000
IV 34% Δ 0.77 θ -0.2 ν 0
132
1,194,375 -93k
IV 24% Δ -0.15 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,413,750 +282k
IV 16% Δ 0.67 θ -0.1 ν 0
135
2,164,500 -15k
IV 24% Δ -0.38 θ -0.2 ν 0
0
136
633,750 -166k
IV 25% Δ -0.50 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,993,875 +507k
IV 20% Δ 0.30 θ -0.1 ν 0
138
2,359,500 +180k
IV 28% Δ -0.64 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,067,625 +273k
IV 20% Δ 0.25 θ -0.1 ν 0
138
0
5,772,000 -737k
140 R MP
3,553,875 -454k
IV 36% Δ -0.77 θ -0.2 ν 0
3,505,125 -498k
142
1,969,500 -132k
IV 43% Δ -0.85 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,360,125 -161k
144
0
5,772,000 -376k
145
1,930,500 -98k
IV 51% Δ -0.88 θ -0.2 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 135.90
Key Resistance (R) 140
Key Support (S) 130
Max Pain Strike (MP) 140
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 IOC options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: IOC · Spot: ₹ 135.90 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 4875

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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IOC — frequently asked questions

What is the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. share price today?

IOC is trading at ₹135.90 (+0.00% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.?

IOC (Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 5.6.

What is the market cap of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.?

IOC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹191,908 crore.

Is IOC near its 52-week high?

IOC is trading -28.1% from its 52-week high of ₹188.96 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of IOC?

The 14-day RSI of IOC is 37.7, which is considered neutral.

Is IOC above its 200-day moving average?

IOC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹152.84 (-11.1% away).

What is the F&O buildup in IOC?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies IOC as Neutral (bias: neutral), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for IOC options?

IOC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹140 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.81, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying IOC?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in IOC 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.