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POLYCAB Polycab India Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Capital Goods
₹ 8,966.00
-1.74%
1-year price · range ₹6,758–₹10,022

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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 +0.8%) on price strength (+0.2%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about POLYCAB

In the last completed session, Polycab India Ltd. closed +0.24% with futures open interest moving +0.8%. 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 0.57, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹9,100 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 Polycab India Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
2,430,875
+19625 (+0.8%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.57
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 9,100
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 9,125.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
317,848
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
47.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 10,126.00
-9.9% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 6,663.00
+37.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 8,255.77
+10.5% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 9,351.75
-2.4% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+28.8%
1M +0.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Industrials

P/E (TTM)
47.2
price / earnings
P/B
11.2
price / book
ROE
25.5%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 135,059 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.52%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 189.80
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 9,125 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 9,000 and 9,500+4.1% upside, -1.4% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
8,625 -1k
IV 56% Δ 0.89 θ -13.6 ν 2
8500
115,000 -35k
10,500
IV 82% Δ 0.77 θ -30.9 ν 3
8600
79,875 -1k
6,375
IV 111% Δ 0.68 θ -48.4 ν 3
8700
75,000 +8k
18,875 -1k
IV 30% Δ 0.88 θ -8.7 ν 2
8800
77,625 +1k
13,000
IV 21% Δ 0.88 θ -6.5 ν 2
8900
48,875 -6k
IV 25% Δ -0.16 θ -7.1 ν 2
51,125 -15k
IV 27% Δ 0.70 θ -12.2 ν 3
9000 S
134,625 -14k
IV 23% Δ -0.27 θ -8.8 ν 3
120,750 -8k
IV 25% Δ 0.56 θ -12.8 ν 4
9100 MP
60,875 -14k
IV 23% Δ -0.44 θ -10.2 ν 4
145,375 +1k
IV 26% Δ 0.40 θ -12.6 ν 4
9200
53,375 -3k
IV 23% Δ -0.62 θ -9.6 ν 4
155,000 -26k
IV 27% Δ 0.27 θ -11.1 ν 3
9300
63,000 +0k
IV 23% Δ -0.77 θ -6.9 ν 3
166,375 -3k
IV 28% Δ 0.17 θ -8.9 ν 2
9400
36,000 -2k
IV 26% Δ -0.86 θ -5.4 ν 2
212,250 -8k
9500 R
27,000 +0k
IV 25% Δ -0.93 θ -2.4 ν 1
81,125 -8k
9600
15,000
IV 60% Δ -0.78 θ -20.1 ν 3
121,000 +0k
9700
20,375
IV 38% Δ -0.94 θ -4.0 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 9,125.04
Key Resistance (R) 9,500
Key Support (S) 9,000
Max Pain Strike (MP) 9,100
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 POLYCAB options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: POLYCAB · Spot: ₹ 9,125.04 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 125

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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POLYCAB — frequently asked questions

What is the Polycab India Ltd. share price today?

POLYCAB is trading at ₹8,966.00 (-1.74% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Polycab India Ltd.?

POLYCAB (Polycab India Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 47.2.

What is the market cap of Polycab India Ltd.?

POLYCAB has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹135,059 crore.

What is the ROE of Polycab India Ltd.?

POLYCAB has a return on equity (ROE) of about 25.5%.

Is POLYCAB near its 52-week high?

POLYCAB is trading -9.9% from its 52-week high of ₹10,126.00 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of POLYCAB?

The 14-day RSI of POLYCAB is 47.0, which is considered neutral.

Is POLYCAB above its 200-day moving average?

POLYCAB is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹8,255.77 (+10.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in POLYCAB?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for POLYCAB options?

POLYCAB's option-chain max pain strike is ₹9,100 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.57, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying POLYCAB?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in POLYCAB 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.