SAIL Steel Authority of India Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Analysis what the data is telling us about SAIL
In the last completed session, Steel Authority of India Ltd. closed +1.67% with futures open interest moving +7.8%. 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 option PCR of 0.71 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹172 sits 0.6% 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 Steel Authority of India Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Steel Authority of India Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
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Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 175 · EOD 2026-08-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
| 160 | ||
| 162 | ||
| 165 S |
IV 51%
Δ -0.13
θ -0.2
ν 0
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| 168 |
IV 39%
Δ -0.14
θ -0.2
ν 0
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| 170 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.19
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
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| 172 MP |
IV 34%
Δ -0.33
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
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|
IV 29%
Δ 0.51
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
175 |
IV 41%
Δ -0.49
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 27%
Δ 0.31
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
178 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.65
θ -0.3
ν 0
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IV 29%
Δ 0.18
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
180 R |
IV 29%
Δ -0.82
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
| 182 |
IV 102%
Δ -0.63
θ -0.9
ν 0
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|
| 185 |
IV 67%
Δ -0.78
θ -0.4
ν 0
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| 188 |
IV 133%
Δ -0.67
θ -1.1
ν 0
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| 190 |
IV 142%
Δ -0.68
θ -1.1
ν 0
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Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for SAIL options · 2026-08-25 expiry
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SAIL — frequently asked questions
What is the Steel Authority of India Ltd. share price today?
SAIL is trading at ₹173.46 (-0.82% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Steel Authority of India Ltd.?
SAIL (Steel Authority of India Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 16.8.
What is the market cap of Steel Authority of India Ltd.?
SAIL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹71,648 crore.
Is SAIL near its 52-week high?
SAIL is trading -16.6% from its 52-week high of ₹209.70 as of 2026-08-20.
What is the RSI of SAIL?
The 14-day RSI of SAIL is 55.8, which is considered neutral.
Is SAIL above its 200-day moving average?
SAIL is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹161.92 (+8.0% away).
What is the F&O buildup in SAIL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies SAIL as Long Buildup (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for SAIL options?
SAIL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹172 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.71, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying SAIL?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in SAIL 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.