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RVNL Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Construction
₹ 225.30
-1.14%
1-year price · range ₹224–₹388

Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+2.4%) on short-covering (OI down -1.9%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about RVNL

In the last completed session, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. closed +2.35% with futures open interest moving -1.9%. That combination — price rising while OI shrinks — is classified as Short Covering. It typically reflects existing short sellers closing positions, not fresh buying. Short-covering rallies can be sharp but tend to fade without follow-through demand. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.52, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹230 sits 2.1% 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 Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
48,386,800
-960575 (-1.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.52
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 230
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 227.90
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
2,620,850
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
48.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 400.70
-43.1% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 220.16
+3.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 284.41
-19.9% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 231.71
-1.6% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-29.6%
1M +2.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Industrials

P/E (TTM)
52.3
price / earnings
P/B
4.8
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 46,976 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.52%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 4.31
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 228 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 220 and 250+9.7% upside, -3.5% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
163,625 +1k
IV 90% Δ 0.93 θ -0.4 ν 0
200
1,056,825 -156k
30,800 -8k
IV 68% Δ 0.94 θ -0.3 ν 0
205
359,975 -29k
161,700 -33k
IV 80% Δ 0.85 θ -0.6 ν 0
210
544,775 -16k
100,100 -10k
IV 84% Δ 0.76 θ -0.8 ν 0
215
858,550 -129k
1,162,700 -35k
IV 46% Δ 0.78 θ -0.4 ν 0
220 S
1,651,650 -257k
1,618,925 -707k
IV 39% Δ 0.64 θ -0.5 ν 0
225
1,312,850 -226k
IV 24% Δ -0.29 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,275,350 -1525k
IV 34% Δ 0.41 θ -0.4 ν 0
230 MP
1,318,625 -106k
IV 20% Δ -0.65 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,390,850 -653k
IV 35% Δ 0.21 θ -0.3 ν 0
235
573,650 -20k
2,997,225 -547k
240
641,025 -91k
1,464,925 -120k
245
113,575 -22k
4,431,350 -601k
250 R
650,650 -174k
444,675 -33k
255
17,325
1,232,000 +53k
260
300,300 -33k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 227.90
Key Resistance (R) 250
Key Support (S) 220
Max Pain Strike (MP) 230
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 RVNL options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: RVNL · Spot: ₹ 227.90 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1925

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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RVNL — frequently asked questions

What is the Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. share price today?

RVNL is trading at ₹225.30 (-1.14% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.?

RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 52.3.

What is the market cap of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.?

RVNL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹46,976 crore.

Is RVNL near its 52-week high?

RVNL is trading -43.1% from its 52-week high of ₹400.70 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of RVNL?

The 14-day RSI of RVNL is 48.0, which is considered neutral.

Is RVNL above its 200-day moving average?

RVNL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹284.41 (-19.9% away).

What is the F&O buildup in RVNL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for RVNL options?

RVNL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹230 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.52, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying RVNL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in RVNL 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.