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ITC ITC Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods · Nifty 50 Weight: 4.43%
₹ 269.40
-0.83%
1-year price · range ₹267–₹421

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +1.1%) on price strength (+1.6%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about ITC

In the last completed session, ITC Ltd. closed +1.65% with futures open interest moving +1.1%. 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 0.49, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹280 sits 3.9% 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 ITC Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for ITC Ltd. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
196,141,125
+2030325 (+1.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.49
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 280
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 271.65
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.037 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
8,312,928
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
₹ 427.00
-36.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 265.00
+2.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 322.56
-15.8% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 283.90
-4.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-33.1%
1M -3.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
17.0
price / earnings
P/B
4.7
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 337,552 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
5.94%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 15.84
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 272 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 290 and 290+6.8% upside, +6.8% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
8,625
258
329,475 -49k
345,000 -88k
260
5,344,050 +193k
91,425 -38k
262
952,200 -44k
755,550 -159k
265
2,849,700 -342k
IV 23% Δ -0.15 θ -0.2 ν 0
828,000 -302k
268
2,532,300 +503k
IV 23% Δ -0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
3,755,325 -1779k
IV 13% Δ 0.69 θ -0.2 ν 0
270
3,334,425 -156k
IV 23% Δ -0.39 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,237,325 -371k
IV 16% Δ 0.44 θ -0.2 ν 0
272
1,162,650 -220k
IV 26% Δ -0.53 θ -0.3 ν 0
6,172,050 -558k
IV 18% Δ 0.27 θ -0.2 ν 0
275
4,654,050 -578k
IV 30% Δ -0.64 θ -0.4 ν 0
2,911,800 -516k
IV 21% Δ 0.17 θ -0.2 ν 0
278
1,295,475 -949k
IV 33% Δ -0.72 θ -0.3 ν 0
9,002,775 -856k
280 MP
5,335,425 -118k
IV 39% Δ -0.76 θ -0.4 ν 0
2,139,000 -156k
282
1,233,375 -21k
IV 43% Δ -0.80 θ -0.4 ν 0
9,741,075 -1424k
285
4,955,925 -270k
IV 46% Δ -0.83 θ -0.4 ν 0
5,868,450 +94k
288
3,105,000 -4k
IV 53% Δ -0.84 θ -0.4 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 271.57
Key Resistance (R) 290
Key Support (S) 290
Max Pain Strike (MP) 280
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 ITC options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: ITC · Spot: ₹ 271.57 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1725

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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ITC — frequently asked questions

What is the ITC Ltd. share price today?

ITC is trading at ₹269.40 (-0.83% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of ITC Ltd.?

ITC (ITC Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 17.0.

What is the market cap of ITC Ltd.?

ITC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹337,552 crore.

Is ITC near its 52-week high?

ITC is trading -36.4% from its 52-week high of ₹427.00 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of ITC?

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

Is ITC above its 200-day moving average?

ITC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹322.56 (-15.8% away).

What is the F&O buildup in ITC?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for ITC options?

ITC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹280 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.49, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying ITC?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in ITC 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.