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

Sector: Power · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.62%
₹ 340.00
+0.74%
1-year price · range ₹320–₹407

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 NTPC

In the last completed session, NTPC Ltd. closed +0.80% with futures open interest moving +0.1%. Positioning is neutral — neither side is decisively adding or unwinding right now. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.47, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹345 sits 1.5% 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 NTPC Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Neutral
bias: neutral
Futures OI
132,558,000
+180000 (+0.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.47
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 345
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 337.50
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.012 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
6,534,716
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
40.6
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 414.40
-18.6% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 315.55
+7.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 357.84
-5.7% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 349.00
-3.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+0.4%
1M -3.7%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
10.4
price / earnings
P/B
1.6
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 329,687 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.63%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 32.81
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 338 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 330 and 350+3.7% upside, -2.2% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 168% Δ 0.75 θ -2.4 ν 0
305
0
150,000
310
915,000 -18k
175,500 -5k
315
420,000 -65k
93,000 +6k
IV 39% Δ 0.91 θ -0.3 ν 0
320
1,413,000 -51k
79,500 +12k
IV 32% Δ 0.88 θ -0.3 ν 0
325
673,500 -129k
231,000 -41k
IV 27% Δ 0.80 θ -0.4 ν 0
330 S
4,603,500 +247k
IV 23% Δ -0.17 θ -0.2 ν 0
544,500 +9k
IV 23% Δ 0.64 θ -0.4 ν 0
335
1,033,500 +13k
IV 20% Δ -0.34 θ -0.3 ν 0
3,144,000 -375k
IV 20% Δ 0.38 θ -0.4 ν 0
340
1,093,500 -135k
IV 17% Δ -0.65 θ -0.2 ν 0
5,745,000 -428k
IV 19% Δ 0.15 θ -0.2 ν 0
345 MP
1,693,500 -476k
IV 12% Δ -0.95 θ -0.0 ν 0
8,944,500 -320k
350 R
1,459,500 -32k
6,910,500 +282k
355
286,500 -8k
3,549,000 -617k
360
624,000 -32k
670,500 -191k
365
127,500 -5k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 337.50
Key Resistance (R) 350
Key Support (S) 330
Max Pain Strike (MP) 345
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 NTPC options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: NTPC · Spot: ₹ 337.50 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1500

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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NTPC — frequently asked questions

What is the NTPC Ltd. share price today?

NTPC is trading at ₹340.00 (+0.74% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

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

NTPC (NTPC Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 10.4.

What is the market cap of NTPC Ltd.?

NTPC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹329,687 crore.

Is NTPC near its 52-week high?

NTPC is trading -18.6% from its 52-week high of ₹414.40 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of NTPC?

The 14-day RSI of NTPC is 40.6, which is considered neutral.

Is NTPC above its 200-day moving average?

NTPC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹357.84 (-5.7% away).

What is the F&O buildup in NTPC?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for NTPC options?

NTPC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹345 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.47, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying NTPC?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in NTPC 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.