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ONGC Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.13%
₹ 236.40
-0.88%
1-year price · range ₹231–₹301

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 ONGC

In the last completed session, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. closed -0.24% with futures open interest moving -0.5%. Positioning is neutral — neither side is decisively adding or unwinding right now. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.41, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹240 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 Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. is best read as range-bound for now.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Neutral
bias: neutral
Futures OI
73,561,500
-353250 (-0.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.41
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 240
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 238.50
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.010 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
13,313,403
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
42.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 307.50
-22.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 227.65
+4.8% above low
200-DMA
₹ 258.62
-7.8% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 242.26
-1.6% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+0.1%
1M -5.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Energy

P/E (TTM)
6.8
price / earnings
P/B
0.8
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 297,398 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
6.13%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 34.61
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 238 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 230 and 250+4.8% upside, -3.6% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
236,250
IV 59% Δ 0.88 θ -0.4 ν 0
222
92,250 -57k
119,250 -3k
225
679,500
72,000
IV 53% Δ 0.81 θ -0.5 ν 0
228
283,500 -21k
713,250 +78k
230 S
4,056,750 +155k
171,000 +33k
232
1,192,500 +452k
IV 25% Δ -0.15 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,194,750 +416k
IV 15% Δ 0.84 θ -0.1 ν 0
235
1,626,750 +407k
IV 23% Δ -0.26 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,165,500 +414k
IV 17% Δ 0.61 θ -0.2 ν 0
238
949,500 +33k
IV 23% Δ -0.41 θ -0.3 ν 0
9,798,750 +155k
IV 18% Δ 0.39 θ -0.2 ν 0
240 MP
2,425,500 -201k
IV 25% Δ -0.58 θ -0.3 ν 0
3,012,750 -675k
IV 21% Δ 0.23 θ -0.2 ν 0
242
542,250 -183k
IV 27% Δ -0.71 θ -0.3 ν 0
7,013,250 -1474k
IV 23% Δ 0.14 θ -0.2 ν 0
245
1,158,750 -84k
IV 36% Δ -0.75 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,316,250 -61k
248
177,750 -9k
IV 33% Δ -0.85 θ -0.2 ν 0
11,695,500 -480k
250 R
1,181,250 -36k
IV 45% Δ -0.83 θ -0.3 ν 0
904,500 -25k
252
114,750 -3k
IV 54% Δ -0.83 θ -0.4 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 238.50
Key Resistance (R) 250
Key Support (S) 230
Max Pain Strike (MP) 240
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 ONGC options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: ONGC · Spot: ₹ 238.50 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 2250

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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ONGC — frequently asked questions

What is the Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. share price today?

ONGC is trading at ₹236.40 (-0.88% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.?

ONGC (Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 6.8.

What is the market cap of Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.?

ONGC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹297,398 crore.

Is ONGC near its 52-week high?

ONGC is trading -22.4% from its 52-week high of ₹307.50 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of ONGC?

The 14-day RSI of ONGC is 42.7, which is considered neutral.

Is ONGC above its 200-day moving average?

ONGC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹258.62 (-7.8% away).

What is the F&O buildup in ONGC?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for ONGC options?

ONGC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹240 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.41, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying ONGC?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in ONGC 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.