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BHARATFORG Bharat Forge Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Automobile and Auto Components
₹ 1,936.50
+1.77%

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.6%) on short-covering (OI down -0.9%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about BHARATFORG

In the last completed session, Bharat Forge Ltd. closed +1.64% with futures open interest moving -0.9%. 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 option PCR of 0.78 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹1,920 sits 0.9% 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 Bharat Forge Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
6,750,000
-60500 (-0.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.78
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,920
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,902.90
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
808,066
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Cyclical

P/E (TTM)
86.3
price / earnings
P/B
9.7
price / book
ROE
11.6%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 92,582 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.42%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 22.45
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 1,936 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 1,900 and 2,000+3.3% upside, -1.9% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
1,000
IV 35% Δ 0.78 θ -1.2 ν 2
1820
51,500 +7k
IV 30% Δ -0.20 θ -0.7 ν 1
6,000
IV 40% Δ 0.71 θ -1.6 ν 2
1840
69,500 +5k
IV 30% Δ -0.23 θ -0.8 ν 2
23,000
IV 32% Δ 0.71 θ -1.3 ν 2
1860
97,000 -6k
IV 29% Δ -0.27 θ -0.9 ν 2
10,000
IV 34% Δ 0.66 θ -1.4 ν 2
1880
96,000 -6k
IV 29% Δ -0.32 θ -0.9 ν 2
252,500 +4k
IV 33% Δ 0.62 θ -1.4 ν 2
1900 S
229,000 +4k
IV 29% Δ -0.37 θ -0.9 ν 2
101,500 +39k
IV 32% Δ 0.58 θ -1.4 ν 2
1920 MP
82,500 +27k
IV 28% Δ -0.42 θ -0.9 ν 2
187,000 -30k
IV 32% Δ 0.53 θ -1.4 ν 2
1940
119,000 +18k
IV 28% Δ -0.47 θ -0.9 ν 2
124,000 +26k
IV 32% Δ 0.48 θ -1.4 ν 2
1960
29,500 -2k
IV 28% Δ -0.52 θ -0.9 ν 2
54,000 -2k
IV 31% Δ 0.44 θ -1.3 ν 2
1980
18,000 +3k
IV 28% Δ -0.58 θ -0.8 ν 2
268,500 -67k
IV 31% Δ 0.39 θ -1.3 ν 2
2000 R
143,500 +41k
IV 27% Δ -0.63 θ -0.8 ν 2
48,500 +10k
IV 31% Δ 0.34 θ -1.2 ν 2
2020
5,000 +3k
IV 27% Δ -0.68 θ -0.7 ν 2
66,500 +7k
IV 31% Δ 0.30 θ -1.1 ν 2
2040
3,000 +3k
IV 27% Δ -0.73 θ -0.6 ν 2
25,500 -7k
IV 31% Δ 0.26 θ -1.1 ν 2
2060
0
IV 69% Δ -0.58 θ -2.4 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,936.50
Key Resistance (R) 2,000
Key Support (S) 1,900
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,920
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 BHARATFORG options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: BHARATFORG · Spot: ₹ 1,936.50 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 500

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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