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ALKEM Alkem Laboratories Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Healthcare
₹ 5,274.00
+0.67%

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.0%) on short-covering (OI down -1.3%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about ALKEM

In the last completed session, Alkem Laboratories Ltd. closed +1.00% with futures open interest moving -1.3%. 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 0.48, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹5,500 sits 4.3% 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 Alkem Laboratories Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Alkem Laboratories Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
1,346,375
-18250 (-1.3%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.48
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 5,500
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 5,239.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
167,288
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Healthcare

P/E (TTM)
27.4
price / earnings
P/B
4.6
price / book
ROE
17.6%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 63,059 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.01%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 192.27
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 2026-06-30 · spot 5,274 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 5,100 and 5,700+8.1% upside, -3.3% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 71% Δ 0.67 θ -7.3 ν 5
4950
2,500 +0k
IV 25% Δ -0.15 θ -1.4 ν 3
625
IV 42% Δ 0.71 θ -4.4 ν 5
5000
23,000 +3k
IV 25% Δ -0.18 θ -1.6 ν 4
0
IV 68% Δ 0.64 θ -7.2 ν 5
5050
2,250
IV 24% Δ -0.22 θ -1.7 ν 4
0
IV 62% Δ 0.62 θ -6.8 ν 5
5100 S
39,750 +8k
IV 24% Δ -0.27 θ -1.8 ν 5
0
IV 65% Δ 0.60 θ -7.2 ν 6
5150
1,125 -1k
IV 23% Δ -0.31 θ -1.9 ν 5
4,750 +4k
IV 29% Δ 0.61 θ -3.5 ν 6
5200
22,125 +2k
IV 23% Δ -0.37 θ -2.0 ν 5
8,250 -1k
IV 29% Δ 0.56 θ -3.5 ν 6
5250
14,250 +1k
IV 23% Δ -0.43 θ -2.0 ν 6
28,000 -3k
IV 29% Δ 0.52 θ -3.5 ν 6
5300
37,375 +0k
IV 23% Δ -0.49 θ -2.0 ν 6
23,625 -2k
IV 29% Δ 0.47 θ -3.4 ν 6
5350
17,500 -1k
IV 22% Δ -0.55 θ -1.8 ν 6
33,250 -7k
IV 28% Δ 0.42 θ -3.3 ν 6
5400
26,750 -1k
IV 22% Δ -0.61 θ -1.6 ν 6
14,125 -1k
IV 29% Δ 0.38 θ -3.2 ν 5
5450
5,750 +0k
IV 21% Δ -0.67 θ -1.4 ν 5
66,000 -6k
IV 28% Δ 0.33 θ -3.0 ν 5
5500 MP
37,250 -1k
IV 23% Δ -0.72 θ -1.3 ν 5
11,500 +3k
IV 29% Δ 0.29 θ -2.9 ν 5
5550
2,375
IV 14% Δ -0.88 θ +0.1 ν 3

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 5,274.00
Key Resistance (R) 5,700
Key Support (S) 5,100
Max Pain Strike (MP) 5,500
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 ALKEM options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: ALKEM · Spot: ₹ 5,274.00 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · 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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