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ASHOKLEY Ashok Leyland Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Capital Goods
₹ 153.94
-0.56%
1-year price · range ₹119–₹212

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.2%) on price weakness (-0.3%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about ASHOKLEY

In the last completed session, Ashok Leyland Ltd. closed -0.33% with futures open interest moving +1.2%. 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 0.68, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹160 sits 3.9% 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 Ashok Leyland Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
160,475,000
+1835000 (+1.2%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.68
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 160
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 154.80
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
12,234,779
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
46.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 215.42
-28.1% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 114.96
+34.7% above low
200-DMA
₹ 166.33
-6.9% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 155.24
-0.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+23.4%
1M -1.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Industrials

P/E (TTM)
26.1
price / earnings
P/B
5.8
price / book
ROE
21.6%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 90,422 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
2.27%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 5.90
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 2026-07-28 · spot 155 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 160 and 170+9.8% upside, +3.4% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
1,225,000 +10k
140
3,200,000 -105k
610,000
IV 46% Δ 0.91 θ -0.1 ν 0
142
1,015,000 +5k
555,000 +30k
IV 48% Δ 0.85 θ -0.2 ν 0
145
3,795,000 -20k
IV 44% Δ -0.13 θ -0.1 ν 0
310,000
IV 73% Δ 0.71 θ -0.4 ν 0
148
2,530,000 -20k
IV 43% Δ -0.19 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,350,000 -185k
IV 43% Δ 0.72 θ -0.2 ν 0
150
8,280,000 +250k
IV 42% Δ -0.28 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,865,000 +1140k
IV 42% Δ 0.62 θ -0.3 ν 0
152
3,855,000 +1600k
IV 41% Δ -0.38 θ -0.2 ν 0
6,015,000 +1545k
IV 42% Δ 0.51 θ -0.3 ν 0
155
5,255,000 +370k
IV 41% Δ -0.49 θ -0.2 ν 0
3,600,000 +370k
IV 42% Δ 0.40 θ -0.3 ν 0
158
4,880,000 +55k
IV 41% Δ -0.60 θ -0.2 ν 0
13,145,000 +1405k
IV 43% Δ 0.31 θ -0.2 ν 0
160 S MP
8,975,000 -360k
IV 41% Δ -0.70 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,835,000 -345k
IV 44% Δ 0.23 θ -0.2 ν 0
162
920,000 -25k
IV 38% Δ -0.81 θ -0.1 ν 0
12,080,000 +740k
IV 46% Δ 0.17 θ -0.2 ν 0
165
2,440,000 -70k
IV 27% Δ -0.95 θ -0.0 ν 0
3,720,000 +285k
168
1,645,000 -20k
IV 48% Δ -0.87 θ -0.1 ν 0
15,345,000 -850k
170 R
2,170,000 -15k
IV 45% Δ -0.93 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 154.80
Key Resistance (R) 170
Key Support (S) 160
Max Pain Strike (MP) 160
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 ASHOKLEY options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: ASHOKLEY · Spot: ₹ 154.80 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 5000

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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ASHOKLEY — frequently asked questions

What is the Ashok Leyland Ltd. share price today?

ASHOKLEY is trading at ₹153.94 (-0.56% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Ashok Leyland Ltd.?

ASHOKLEY (Ashok Leyland Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 26.1.

What is the market cap of Ashok Leyland Ltd.?

ASHOKLEY has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹90,422 crore.

What is the ROE of Ashok Leyland Ltd.?

ASHOKLEY has a return on equity (ROE) of about 21.6%.

Is ASHOKLEY near its 52-week high?

ASHOKLEY is trading -28.1% from its 52-week high of ₹215.42 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of ASHOKLEY?

The 14-day RSI of ASHOKLEY is 46.1, which is considered neutral.

Is ASHOKLEY above its 200-day moving average?

ASHOKLEY is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹166.33 (-6.9% away).

What is the F&O buildup in ASHOKLEY?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for ASHOKLEY options?

ASHOKLEY's option-chain max pain strike is ₹160 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.68, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying ASHOKLEY?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in ASHOKLEY 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.