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AMBUJACEM Ambuja Cements Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Construction Materials
₹ 426.95
-2.82%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +2.7%) on price weakness (-2.8%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about AMBUJACEM

In the last completed session, Ambuja Cements Ltd. closed -2.80% with futures open interest moving +2.7%. That combination — price falling while OI builds — is classified as Short Buildup. Fresh short positions are being added on weakness, which historically prefaces further downside until shorts are forced to cover. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.65, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹450 sits 5.4% 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 Ambuja Cements Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Ambuja Cements Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
74,437,800
+1985550 (+2.7%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.65
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 450
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 439.35
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
8,611,792
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
22.4
price / earnings
P/B
1.8
price / book
ROE
8.3%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 106,089 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.46%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 19.07
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 427 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 510 and 450+5.4% upside, +19.4% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
5,250 +5k
IV 35% Δ 0.82 θ -0.2 ν 0
395
72,450 +57k
IV 30% Δ -0.15 θ -0.1 ν 0
422,100 +29k
IV 32% Δ 0.80 θ -0.2 ν 0
400
612,150 +49k
IV 30% Δ -0.18 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,100 +2k
IV 30% Δ 0.77 θ -0.2 ν 0
405
37,800 +11k
IV 30% Δ -0.23 θ -0.2 ν 0
22,050 +1k
IV 31% Δ 0.72 θ -0.3 ν 0
410
128,100 +23k
IV 30% Δ -0.27 θ -0.2 ν 0
23,100 +23k
IV 33% Δ 0.66 θ -0.3 ν 0
415
52,500 +17k
IV 29% Δ -0.32 θ -0.2 ν 0
112,350 +53k
IV 31% Δ 0.62 θ -0.3 ν 0
420
457,800 +130k
IV 29% Δ -0.38 θ -0.2 ν 0
106,050 +61k
IV 31% Δ 0.56 θ -0.3 ν 0
425
133,350 +21k
IV 29% Δ -0.44 θ -0.2 ν 0
595,350 +353k
IV 31% Δ 0.51 θ -0.3 ν 0
430
690,900 +207k
IV 29% Δ -0.50 θ -0.2 ν 0
256,200 +156k
IV 31% Δ 0.45 θ -0.3 ν 0
435
273,000 +86k
IV 30% Δ -0.55 θ -0.2 ν 0
976,500 +320k
IV 31% Δ 0.40 θ -0.3 ν 0
440
599,550 +21k
IV 30% Δ -0.61 θ -0.2 ν 0
300,300 +84k
IV 32% Δ 0.35 θ -0.3 ν 0
445
543,900 +6k
IV 29% Δ -0.66 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,475,900 +826k
IV 32% Δ 0.31 θ -0.3 ν 0
450 R MP
979,650 -6k
IV 31% Δ -0.70 θ -0.2 ν 0
354,900 +63k
IV 32% Δ 0.27 θ -0.2 ν 0
455
478,800 -36k
IV 31% Δ -0.74 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 426.95
Key Resistance (R) 450
Key Support (S) 510
Max Pain Strike (MP) 450
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 AMBUJACEM options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: AMBUJACEM · Spot: ₹ 426.95 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 1050

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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