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HCLTECH HCL Technologies Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Information Technology · Nifty 50 weight (est.): 1.07% · F&O lot size: 400

HCLTECH lot size: 400 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹5.52 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹1,379.89. All F&O lot sizes →

₹ 1,379.90
-0.01%
1-year price · range ₹1,072–₹1,720

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Daily bars from exchange end-of-day data; during market hours today’s bar updates with the latest price. Splits and bonuses are adjusted; demergers show as the real gaps they were. Volume profile is estimated from each day’s range. D marks a bulk or block deal day (green: net buying, red: net selling, purple: matched cross). Charting by TradingView Lightweight Charts.

HCLTECH Seasonality month by month since 2002 · adjusted month-end closes

HCLTECH in October: closed the month higher in 12 of 24 years (2002–2025), with a median move of -0.1% and an average of +0.8%.

Jan
15/24
+3.4%
Feb
12/24
+1.0%
Mar
13/24
+0.4%
Apr
11/24
-0.3%
May
13/24
+1.2%
Jun
12/24
+0.0%
Jul
17/24
+4.5%
Aug
16/24
+5.3%
Sep
15/25
+2.4%
Oct
12/24
-0.1%
Nov
14/24
+2.7%
Dec
15/24
+2.3%

Years the month closed higher / years with data, and the median monthly move. Past patterns, not a forecast: most months are close to a coin toss.

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

Derivatives signal Long Unwinding
Longs are exiting (OI down -2.1%) as price declines (-0.5%), indicating lack of holding support.

Analysis what the data is telling us about HCLTECH

In the last completed session, HCL Technologies Ltd. closed -0.49% with futures open interest moving -2.1%. That combination — price falling while OI shrinks — is classified as Long Unwinding. Existing longs are exiting rather than new shorts being added; the move down lacks the conviction of fresh selling. The stock's option PCR sits at 1.36, indicating heavy put-side writing — option dealers expect the stock to hold support. Max-pain strike at ₹1,300 sits 5.8% 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 HCL Technologies Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Unwinding
bias: bearish
Futures OI
23,796,000
-507600 (-2.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
1.36
heavy put writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,300
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,380.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.000 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
3,994,293
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
69.9
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,780.10
-22.5% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,030.00
+34.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,322.74
+4.3% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,281.52
+7.7% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-7.2%
1M +10.5%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
20.4
price / earnings
P/B
5.0
price / book
ROE
24.6%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 373,369 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.48%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 67.59
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.

HCLTECH Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 1,380 · EOD 2026-10-19

HCLTECH option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 1.36 · max pain ₹1,300 · highest call OI at ₹1,400 · highest put OI at ₹1,200 · underlying ₹1,379.89. One lot is 400 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 27.5%, IV rank 51 and IV percentile 54 over the past year (range 14.2%–40.3%); 20-day historical volatility 38.0%.

Option writers expect range between 1,200 and 1,400 — +1.5% upside, -13.0% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
455,600 -16k ₹92.10
IV 35% Δ 0.92 θ -0.9 ν 0
1280
775,200 -164k ₹2.75
IV 35% Δ -0.08 θ -0.7 ν 0
216,000 -38k ₹84.60
IV 34% Δ 0.90 θ -1.0 ν 0
1290
608,400 -2k ₹3.45
IV 34% Δ -0.10 θ -0.7 ν 0
647,200 -84k ₹75.30
IV 32% Δ 0.87 θ -1.1 ν 0
1300 MP
1,485,200 -488k ₹4.20
IV 32% Δ -0.13 θ -0.8 ν 0
144,800 -46k ₹65.30
IV 31% Δ 0.84 θ -1.1 ν 0
1310
414,400 -12k ₹5.25
IV 31% Δ -0.16 θ -0.9 ν 0
511,600 -103k ₹57.95
IV 30% Δ 0.81 θ -1.2 ν 1
1320
508,400 -89k ₹6.55
IV 30% Δ -0.19 θ -1.0 ν 1
283,600 -48k ₹49.95
IV 29% Δ 0.77 θ -1.3 ν 1
1330
369,200 -79k ₹8.15
IV 29% Δ -0.23 θ -1.1 ν 1
308,800 -6k ₹42.40
IV 29% Δ 0.71 θ -1.4 ν 1
1340
484,800 -174k ₹10.65
IV 29% Δ -0.29 θ -1.2 ν 1
329,600 -34k ₹34.70
IV 28% Δ 0.66 θ -1.5 ν 1
1350
387,200 -114k ₹13.30
IV 28% Δ -0.34 θ -1.2 ν 1
318,000 -23k ₹28.20
IV 28% Δ 0.59 θ -1.5 ν 1
1360
507,200 -96k ₹16.90
IV 28% Δ -0.41 θ -1.3 ν 1
272,000 -19k ₹23.05
IV 27% Δ 0.52 θ -1.5 ν 1
1370
0
588,000 +54k ₹18.35
IV 27% Δ 0.45 θ -1.5 ν 1
1380
458,400 +155k ₹26.70
IV 27% Δ -0.55 θ -1.2 ν 1
339,600 +33k ₹13.90
IV 27% Δ 0.38 θ -1.4 ν 1
1390
192,800 +67k ₹32.75
IV 27% Δ -0.62 θ -1.1 ν 1
1,129,600 +8k ₹10.75
IV 27% Δ 0.31 θ -1.3 ν 1
1400 R
154,000 -24k ₹38.75
IV 27% Δ -0.69 θ -1.0 ν 1
307,600 -84k ₹8.00
IV 27% Δ 0.25 θ -1.1 ν 1
1410
0
360,800 +91k ₹6.25
IV 28% Δ 0.20 θ -1.0 ν 1
1420
53,600 +16k ₹54.55
IV 28% Δ -0.80 θ -0.8 ν 1
190,000 +41k ₹4.55
IV 28% Δ 0.16 θ -0.9 ν 0
1430
0
282,400 -24k ₹3.45
IV 28% Δ 0.12 θ -0.8 ν 0
1440
12,000 +12k ₹70.50
IV 28% Δ -0.88 θ -0.5 ν 0
473,200 +19k ₹2.60
IV 28% Δ 0.10 θ -0.6 ν 0
1450
0
430,800 +34k ₹1.85
IV 29% Δ 0.07 θ -0.5 ν 0
1460
2,400 ₹117.35
IV 29% Δ -0.93 θ -0.3 ν 0
118,000 +25k ₹1.30
IV 31% Δ 0.05 θ -0.4 ν 0
1480
400 ₹285.00
IV 31% Δ -0.95 θ -0.2 ν 0
321,600 -17k ₹0.90
IV 33% Δ 0.03 θ -0.3 ν 0
1500
14,800 -2k ₹130.80
IV 33% Δ -0.97 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,379.89
Key Resistance (R) 1,400
Key Support (S) 1,200
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,300
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 HCLTECH options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: HCLTECH · Spot: ₹ 1,379.89 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 400

Legs

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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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HCLTECH — frequently asked questions

What is the HCL Technologies Ltd. share price today?

HCLTECH is trading at ₹1,379.90 (-0.01% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of HCL Technologies Ltd.?

HCLTECH (HCL Technologies Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 20.4.

What is the market cap of HCL Technologies Ltd.?

HCLTECH has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹373,369 crore.

What is the ROE of HCL Technologies Ltd.?

HCLTECH has a return on equity (ROE) of about 24.6%.

Is HCLTECH near its 52-week high?

HCLTECH is trading -22.5% from its 52-week high of ₹1,780.10 as of 2026-10-19.

What is the RSI of HCLTECH?

The 14-day RSI of HCLTECH is 69.9, which is considered neutral.

Is HCLTECH above its 200-day moving average?

HCLTECH is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹1,322.74 (+4.3% away).

What is the F&O buildup in HCLTECH?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for HCLTECH options?

HCLTECH's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,300 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 1.36, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying HCLTECH?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in HCLTECH 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.