LICI Life Insurance Corporation of India — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Analysis what the data is telling us about LICI
In the last completed session, Life Insurance Corporation of India closed +1.98% with futures open interest moving +4.0%. 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 ₹405 sits 4.1% 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 Life Insurance Corporation of India over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Life Insurance Corporation of India points to a supportive setup at the next open.
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Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 419 · EOD 2026-08-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
|
IV 71%
Δ 0.84
θ -1.0
ν 0
|
390 | |
|
IV 32%
Δ 0.96
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
395 | |
|
IV 44%
Δ 0.85
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
400 S | |
|
IV 46%
Δ 0.77
θ -0.8
ν 0
|
405 MP | |
|
IV 32%
Δ 0.75
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
410 |
IV 20%
Δ -0.14
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.64
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
415 |
IV 19%
Δ -0.30
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.48
θ -0.7
ν 0
|
420 R |
IV 19%
Δ -0.53
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 29%
Δ 0.33
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
425 |
IV 14%
Δ -0.82
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 30%
Δ 0.21
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
430 | |
|
IV 31%
Δ 0.13
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
435 | |
| 440 | ||
| 445 |
IV 76%
Δ -0.76
θ -1.2
ν 0
|
|
| 450 |
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for LICI options · 2026-08-25 expiry
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LICI — frequently asked questions
What is the Life Insurance Corporation of India share price today?
LICI is trading at ₹422.25 (+0.78% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Life Insurance Corporation of India?
LICI (Life Insurance Corporation of India) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 8.8.
What is the market cap of Life Insurance Corporation of India?
LICI has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹534,146 crore.
Is LICI near its 52-week high?
LICI is trading -10.6% from its 52-week high of ₹468.48 as of 2026-08-20.
What is the RSI of LICI?
The 14-day RSI of LICI is 53.2, which is considered neutral.
Is LICI above its 200-day moving average?
LICI is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹418.37 (+0.1% away).
What is the F&O buildup in LICI?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies LICI as Long Buildup (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for LICI options?
LICI's option-chain max pain strike is ₹405 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.72, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying LICI?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in LICI 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.