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DALBHARAT Dalmia Bharat Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Construction Materials
₹ 1,864.20
+0.89%
1-year price · range ₹1,638–₹2,428

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.4%) on short-covering (OI down -1.5%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about DALBHARAT

In the last completed session, Dalmia Bharat Ltd. closed +1.37% with futures open interest moving -1.5%. 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 0.75 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹1,800 sits 3.4% 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 Dalmia Bharat Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Dalmia Bharat Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building. The next scheduled earnings report is on 2026-07-24, with the consensus EPS estimate at ₹13.29833. Earnings days routinely override positioning signals — keep an eye on the calendar.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
4,966,650
-76050 (-1.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.75
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,800
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,847.80
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
244,710
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
2026-07-24
EPS est: 13.29833

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
63.5
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 2,496.30
-26.0% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,605.00
+15.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,966.15
-6.0% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,739.24
+6.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-14.4%
1M +7.6%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
30.7
price / earnings
P/B
1.9
price / book
ROE
6.5%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 34,996 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.54%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 60.79
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 1,848 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 1,700 and 1,960+6.1% upside, -8.0% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
44,200 -3k
IV 53% Δ 0.85 θ -2.5 ν 1
1720
69,225 -7k
47,125 +2k
IV 49% Δ 0.82 θ -2.6 ν 1
1740
56,875 +6k
IV 41% Δ -0.13 θ -1.6 ν 1
13,650 -7k
IV 48% Δ 0.78 θ -2.8 ν 1
1760
71,175 -9k
IV 40% Δ -0.18 θ -1.8 ν 1
20,475 -6k
IV 46% Δ 0.74 θ -3.0 ν 1
1780
88,400 -11k
IV 39% Δ -0.23 θ -2.1 ν 1
109,525 -50k
IV 45% Δ 0.68 θ -3.1 ν 1
1800 MP
138,125 -14k
IV 39% Δ -0.30 θ -2.4 ν 1
129,350 -50k
IV 44% Δ 0.62 θ -3.2 ν 1
1820
89,050 +11k
IV 39% Δ -0.37 θ -2.5 ν 1
150,475 +38k
IV 43% Δ 0.55 θ -3.3 ν 1
1840
32,175 +9k
IV 38% Δ -0.45 θ -2.6 ν 1
136,825 +95k
IV 43% Δ 0.48 θ -3.3 ν 1
1860
43,550 +16k
IV 38% Δ -0.53 θ -2.5 ν 1
35,100 -11k
IV 43% Δ 0.40 θ -3.1 ν 1
1880
3,250 +1k
IV 37% Δ -0.61 θ -2.4 ν 1
92,950 -60k
IV 42% Δ 0.34 θ -2.9 ν 1
1900
26,975 +0k
IV 35% Δ -0.70 θ -2.0 ν 1
67,600 -68k
IV 42% Δ 0.27 θ -2.7 ν 1
1920
0
IV 70% Δ -0.63 θ -4.6 ν 1
102,050 +48k
IV 43% Δ 0.22 θ -2.4 ν 1
1940
0
IV 132% Δ -0.57 θ -9.3 ν 1
196,950 +168k
IV 43% Δ 0.17 θ -2.0 ν 1
1960 R
0
IV 62% Δ -0.74 θ -3.4 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,847.70
Key Resistance (R) 1,960
Key Support (S) 1,700
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,800
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 DALBHARAT options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: DALBHARAT · Spot: ₹ 1,847.70 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 325

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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DALBHARAT — frequently asked questions

What is the Dalmia Bharat Ltd. share price today?

DALBHARAT is trading at ₹1,864.20 (+0.89% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Dalmia Bharat Ltd.?

DALBHARAT (Dalmia Bharat Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 30.7.

What is the market cap of Dalmia Bharat Ltd.?

DALBHARAT has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹34,996 crore.

What is the ROE of Dalmia Bharat Ltd.?

DALBHARAT has a return on equity (ROE) of about 6.5%.

Is DALBHARAT near its 52-week high?

DALBHARAT is trading -26.0% from its 52-week high of ₹2,496.30 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of DALBHARAT?

The 14-day RSI of DALBHARAT is 63.5, which is considered neutral.

Is DALBHARAT above its 200-day moving average?

DALBHARAT is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,966.15 (-6.0% away).

What is the F&O buildup in DALBHARAT?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for DALBHARAT options?

DALBHARAT's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,800 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.75, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying DALBHARAT?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in DALBHARAT 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.