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DLF DLF Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Realty
₹ 581.55
-1.74%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.7%) on price weakness (-1.5%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about DLF

In the last completed session, DLF Ltd. closed -1.52% with futures open interest moving +1.7%. 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 option PCR of 0.71 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹600 sits 3.2% 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 DLF Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for DLF Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
42,376,625
+694375 (+1.7%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.71
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 600
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 591.85
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
3,682,605
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Real Estate

P/E (TTM)
32.6
price / earnings
P/B
3.2
price / book
ROE
10.0%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 143,952 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.01%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 17.81
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 582 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 590 and 600+3.2% upside, +1.4% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
56,925 +1k
IV 41% Δ 0.73 θ -0.5 ν 1
550
200,475 -4k
IV 32% Δ -0.23 θ -0.3 ν 0
0
IV 68% Δ 0.64 θ -0.8 ν 1
555
36,300 +7k
IV 32% Δ -0.26 θ -0.3 ν 1
50,325
IV 39% Δ 0.67 θ -0.5 ν 1
560
214,500 +11k
IV 32% Δ -0.30 θ -0.3 ν 1
1,650 +1k
IV 37% Δ 0.65 θ -0.5 ν 1
565
28,050 +10k
IV 31% Δ -0.33 θ -0.3 ν 1
79,200 +28k
IV 36% Δ 0.62 θ -0.5 ν 1
570
183,150 -5k
IV 31% Δ -0.37 θ -0.3 ν 1
31,350 +21k
IV 36% Δ 0.58 θ -0.5 ν 1
575
61,050 -33k
IV 31% Δ -0.41 θ -0.3 ν 1
322,575 +2k
IV 35% Δ 0.55 θ -0.5 ν 1
580
291,225 -17k
IV 30% Δ -0.45 θ -0.3 ν 1
141,900 +89k
IV 35% Δ 0.51 θ -0.5 ν 1
585
161,700 -4k
IV 30% Δ -0.49 θ -0.3 ν 1
925,650 +47k
IV 34% Δ 0.48 θ -0.4 ν 1
590 S
895,950 -67k
IV 29% Δ -0.53 θ -0.3 ν 1
144,375 -10k
IV 34% Δ 0.44 θ -0.4 ν 1
595
179,025 +25k
IV 28% Δ -0.58 θ -0.3 ν 1
1,422,300 +93k
IV 34% Δ 0.40 θ -0.4 ν 1
600 R MP
706,200 -48k
IV 28% Δ -0.62 θ -0.2 ν 1
99,825 -1k
IV 34% Δ 0.37 θ -0.4 ν 1
605
94,875 -7k
IV 28% Δ -0.66 θ -0.2 ν 1
907,500 -29k
IV 34% Δ 0.34 θ -0.4 ν 1
610
203,775 -3k
IV 26% Δ -0.72 θ -0.2 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 581.55
Key Resistance (R) 600
Key Support (S) 590
Max Pain Strike (MP) 600
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 DLF options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: DLF · Spot: ₹ 581.55 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 825

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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