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FEDERALBNK Federal Bank Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 343.00
-0.46%
1-year price · range ₹191–₹361

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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 +0.7%) on price weakness (-0.2%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about FEDERALBNK

In the last completed session, Federal Bank Ltd. closed -0.25% with futures open interest moving +0.7%. 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 stock's option PCR sits at 0.56, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹350 sits 2.0% 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 Federal Bank Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Federal Bank Ltd. leans cautious into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
86,087,500
+592500 (+0.7%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.56
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 350
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 344.60
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
4,071,551
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
44.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 371.70
-7.7% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 188.40
+82.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 297.57
+15.3% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 347.09
-1.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+77.5%
1M -3.0%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
18.4
price / earnings
P/B
2.1
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 84,712 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.35%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 18.69
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.

Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days

DateBrokerageCallTargetSource
2026-08-25 Systematix Upgrade · Buy Business Today
2026-08-24 Systematix Upgrade · Buy Business Today
2026-08-22 Systematix Upgrade · Buy Business Today
Analyst calls as reported in the business press — collected and matched by Strota, not recommendations. Targets are the reporting publication's figures.

Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days

No insider disclosures filed for this stock in the last 60 days.

Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-09-29 · spot 343 · EOD 2026-09-04

Option writers expect range between 350 and 360+5.0% upside, +2.0% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 44% Δ 0.80 θ -0.3 ν 0
315
75,000 -3k
197,500
IV 34% Δ 0.81 θ -0.2 ν 0
320
935,000 +5k
25,000 +10k
IV 25% Δ 0.83 θ -0.2 ν 0
325
682,500 +422k
IV 22% Δ -0.14 θ -0.1 ν 0
167,500 +20k
IV 23% Δ 0.78 θ -0.2 ν 0
330
1,052,500 +10k
IV 21% Δ -0.21 θ -0.1 ν 0
322,500 +12k
IV 20% Δ 0.71 θ -0.2 ν 0
335
670,000 +72k
IV 20% Δ -0.29 θ -0.1 ν 0
972,500 +145k
IV 21% Δ 0.61 θ -0.2 ν 0
340
2,117,500 +410k
IV 20% Δ -0.39 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,697,500 +500k
IV 21% Δ 0.50 θ -0.2 ν 0
345
1,655,000 +320k
IV 20% Δ -0.50 θ -0.1 ν 0
5,077,500 +42k
IV 21% Δ 0.39 θ -0.2 ν 0
350 S MP
3,342,500 -248k
IV 21% Δ -0.61 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,932,500 -50k
IV 21% Δ 0.30 θ -0.1 ν 0
355
950,000 -40k
IV 21% Δ -0.70 θ -0.1 ν 0
6,270,000 +50k
IV 22% Δ 0.22 θ -0.1 ν 0
360 R
1,630,000 -13k
IV 21% Δ -0.79 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,625,000 -13k
IV 22% Δ 0.16 θ -0.1 ν 0
365
420,000 +2k
IV 16% Δ -0.92 θ +0.0 ν 0
2,442,500 +320k
370
287,500
IV 19% Δ -0.92 θ +0.0 ν 0
872,500 +20k
375
87,500

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 343.00
Key Resistance (R) 360
Key Support (S) 350
Max Pain Strike (MP) 350
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 FEDERALBNK options · 2026-09-29 expiry

Underlying: FEDERALBNK · Spot: ₹ 343.00 · Expiry: 2026-09-29 · Lot: 2500

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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FEDERALBNK — frequently asked questions

What is the Federal Bank Ltd. share price today?

FEDERALBNK is trading at ₹343.00 (-0.46% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Federal Bank Ltd.?

FEDERALBNK (Federal Bank Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 18.4.

What is the market cap of Federal Bank Ltd.?

FEDERALBNK has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹84,712 crore.

Is FEDERALBNK near its 52-week high?

FEDERALBNK is trading -7.7% from its 52-week high of ₹371.70 as of 2026-09-04.

What is the RSI of FEDERALBNK?

The 14-day RSI of FEDERALBNK is 44.0, which is considered neutral.

Is FEDERALBNK above its 200-day moving average?

FEDERALBNK is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹297.57 (+15.3% away).

What is the F&O buildup in FEDERALBNK?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for FEDERALBNK options?

FEDERALBNK's option-chain max pain strike is ₹350 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.56, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying FEDERALBNK?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in FEDERALBNK 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.

What is the latest broker call on FEDERALBNK?

The most recent analyst call reported in the press is Systematix: Upgrade · Buy (2026-08-25). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.