KOTAKBANK Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Financial Services · Nifty 50 Weight: 3.07%Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about KOTAKBANK
In the last completed session, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. closed +1.81% with futures open interest moving +1.4%. 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 option PCR of 0.72 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹390 sits 3.2% 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. leans constructive 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 · Financial Services
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | HSBC | Downgrade · Hold | — | marketscreener.com |
| 2026-07-25 | HSBC | Downgrade · Hold | — | marketscreener.com |
| 2026-07-24 | HSBC | Downgrade · Hold | — | marketscreener.com |
| 2026-07-23 | HSBC | Downgrade · Hold | — | marketscreener.com |
| 2026-07-22 | HSBC | Downgrade · Hold | — | marketscreener.com |
| 2026-07-21 | HSBC | Downgrade · Hold | — | marketscreener.com |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 398 · EOD 2026-08-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
|
IV 55%
Δ 0.90
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
370 S | |
|
IV 50%
Δ 0.88
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
375 | |
|
IV 41%
Δ 0.86
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
380 | |
|
IV 33%
Δ 0.83
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
385 | |
|
IV 26%
Δ 0.77
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
390 MP |
IV 19%
Δ -0.16
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 21%
Δ 0.63
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
395 |
IV 16%
Δ -0.33
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 19%
Δ 0.40
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
400 R |
IV 13%
Δ -0.64
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 18%
Δ 0.18
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
405 | |
| 410 | ||
| 415 |
IV 85%
Δ -0.67
θ -1.6
ν 0
|
|
| 420 | ||
| 425 |
IV 48%
Δ -0.90
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
| 430 |
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for KOTAKBANK options · 2026-08-25 expiry
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KOTAKBANK — frequently asked questions
What is the Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. share price today?
KOTAKBANK is trading at ₹402.80 (+1.37% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.?
KOTAKBANK (Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 19.8.
What is the market cap of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.?
KOTAKBANK has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹400,644 crore.
Is KOTAKBANK near its 52-week high?
KOTAKBANK is trading -12.3% from its 52-week high of ₹453.20 as of 2026-08-20.
What is the RSI of KOTAKBANK?
The 14-day RSI of KOTAKBANK is 57.4, which is considered neutral.
Is KOTAKBANK above its 200-day moving average?
KOTAKBANK is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹400.61 (-0.8% away).
What is the F&O buildup in KOTAKBANK?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies KOTAKBANK as Long Buildup (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for KOTAKBANK options?
KOTAKBANK's option-chain max pain strike is ₹390 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.72, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying KOTAKBANK?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in KOTAKBANK 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 KOTAKBANK?
The most recent analyst call reported in the press is HSBC: Downgrade · Hold (2026-07-26). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.