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CDSL Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 1,364.90
-1.47%
1-year price · range ₹1,182–₹1,762

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +6.3%) on price weakness (-2.4%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about CDSL

In the last completed session, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. closed -2.43% with futures open interest moving +6.3%. 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 0.58, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,380 sits 1.1% 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 Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
11,669,325
+687325 (+6.3%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.58
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,380
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,385.20
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
1,431,384
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
55.8
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,753.90
-21.0% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,116.30
+24.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,382.23
+0.2% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,285.48
+7.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-18.6%
1M +1.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
62.5
price / earnings
P/B
14.6
price / book
ROE
23.9%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 28,526 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.93%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 21.84
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)

Date Side Price Value (Cr) Counterparty
2026-06-18 SELL ₹ 1,361.25 143.16 GRAVITON RESEARCH CAPITAL LLP
2026-06-18 BUY ₹ 1,359.70 143.00 GRAVITON RESEARCH CAPITAL LLP

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 1,385 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 1,300 and 1,460+5.4% upside, -6.2% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
32,300 -2k
IV 43% Δ 0.95 θ -0.8 ν 0
1260
127,775 -3k
68,400 +1k
IV 40% Δ 0.93 θ -0.9 ν 0
1280
226,100 +18k
400,900 -4k
IV 35% Δ 0.91 θ -1.0 ν 0
1300 S
779,000 +182k
160,075 -14k
IV 38% Δ 0.83 θ -1.5 ν 0
1320
356,250 +62k
IV 39% Δ -0.17 θ -1.3 ν 0
299,250 -8k
IV 37% Δ 0.76 θ -1.8 ν 1
1340
398,050 -74k
IV 38% Δ -0.25 θ -1.6 ν 1
237,975 -13k
IV 37% Δ 0.66 θ -2.0 ν 1
1360
361,950 -76k
IV 38% Δ -0.35 θ -1.8 ν 1
225,150 +45k
IV 38% Δ 0.55 θ -2.2 ν 1
1380 MP
343,900 -23k
IV 38% Δ -0.45 θ -2.0 ν 1
971,850 +211k
IV 39% Δ 0.44 θ -2.2 ν 1
1400
582,350 -40k
IV 40% Δ -0.56 θ -2.0 ν 1
675,450 +202k
IV 40% Δ 0.35 θ -2.1 ν 1
1420
326,800 -14k
IV 41% Δ -0.65 θ -1.9 ν 1
999,875 +114k
IV 41% Δ 0.26 θ -1.9 ν 1
1440
191,900 -7k
IV 42% Δ -0.73 θ -1.7 ν 1
1,114,350 +63k
IV 42% Δ 0.19 θ -1.6 ν 1
1460 R
120,650 +1k
IV 43% Δ -0.80 θ -1.4 ν 1
446,025 +53k
IV 42% Δ 0.14 θ -1.3 ν 0
1480
137,275 -20k
IV 42% Δ -0.86 θ -1.0 ν 0
1,100,575 -14k
1500
119,700 -5k
IV 42% Δ -0.91 θ -0.7 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,385.20
Key Resistance (R) 1,460
Key Support (S) 1,300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,380
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 CDSL options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: CDSL · Spot: ₹ 1,385.20 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 475

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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CDSL — frequently asked questions

What is the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. share price today?

CDSL is trading at ₹1,364.90 (-1.47% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.?

CDSL (Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 62.5.

What is the market cap of Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.?

CDSL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹28,526 crore.

What is the ROE of Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.?

CDSL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 23.9%.

Is CDSL near its 52-week high?

CDSL is trading -21.0% from its 52-week high of ₹1,753.90 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of CDSL?

The 14-day RSI of CDSL is 55.8, which is considered neutral.

Is CDSL above its 200-day moving average?

CDSL is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹1,382.23 (+0.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in CDSL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for CDSL options?

CDSL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,380 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.58, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying CDSL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in CDSL 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.