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

Sector: Information Technology · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.61%
₹ 1,239.50
+1.49%
1-year price · range ₹1,034–₹1,730

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +1.4%) on price strength (+1.8%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about HCLTECH

In the last completed session, HCL Technologies Ltd. closed +1.75% with futures open interest moving +1.4%. That combination — price rising while OI builds — is classified as a Long Buildup, meaning derivative traders are adding fresh bullish positions into strength rather than merely covering existing shorts. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.67, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,170 sits 5.6% 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. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
41,952,000
+583200 (+1.4%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.67
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,170
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,221.30
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.024 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
4,642,320
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
61.2
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,780.10
-31.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,030.00
+18.6% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,416.49
-13.8% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,149.12
+6.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-22.0%
1M +7.9%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
19.3
price / earnings
P/B
4.5
price / book
ROE
24.1%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 335,380 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
4.84%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 64.24
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 1,221 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 1,200 and 1,200-1.7% upside, -1.7% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
461,600 -2k
IV 28% Δ 0.92 θ -0.7 ν 0
1160
428,800 +26k
432,400 -48k
IV 29% Δ 0.87 θ -0.9 ν 0
1170 MP
456,800 +60k
IV 30% Δ -0.14 θ -0.8 ν 0
676,800 -162k
IV 28% Δ 0.82 θ -1.1 ν 0
1180
603,200 -73k
IV 29% Δ -0.18 θ -0.9 ν 0
452,400 -41k
IV 28% Δ 0.76 θ -1.2 ν 1
1190
382,400 -58k
IV 28% Δ -0.24 θ -1.0 ν 1
1,685,600 -559k
IV 28% Δ 0.70 θ -1.3 ν 1
1200 R S
1,197,600 +279k
IV 28% Δ -0.31 θ -1.1 ν 1
715,200 -76k
IV 27% Δ 0.62 θ -1.4 ν 1
1210
521,200 -10k
IV 28% Δ -0.39 θ -1.2 ν 1
693,600 -117k
IV 28% Δ 0.53 θ -1.4 ν 1
1220
395,600 +170k
IV 28% Δ -0.47 θ -1.3 ν 1
440,400 -143k
IV 28% Δ 0.45 θ -1.4 ν 1
1230
140,000 +42k
IV 29% Δ -0.55 θ -1.3 ν 1
451,200 -82k
IV 29% Δ 0.37 θ -1.4 ν 1
1240
105,200 +35k
IV 29% Δ -0.63 θ -1.2 ν 1
958,800 -311k
IV 29% Δ 0.30 θ -1.3 ν 1
1250
100,400 +2k
IV 30% Δ -0.70 θ -1.1 ν 1
474,800 -84k
IV 30% Δ 0.24 θ -1.2 ν 1
1260
19,600 -1k
IV 31% Δ -0.75 θ -1.0 ν 1
201,600 +26k
IV 30% Δ 0.19 θ -1.0 ν 0
1270
2,000
IV 169% Δ -0.52 θ -8.0 ν 1
262,800 +3k
IV 31% Δ 0.15 θ -0.9 ν 0
1280
16,400
IV 63% Δ -0.68 θ -2.6 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,221.30
Key Resistance (R) 1,200
Key Support (S) 1,200
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,170
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 · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: HCLTECH · Spot: ₹ 1,221.30 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 400

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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HCLTECH — frequently asked questions

What is the HCL Technologies Ltd. share price today?

HCLTECH is trading at ₹1,239.50 (+1.49% 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 19.3.

What is the market cap of HCL Technologies Ltd.?

HCLTECH has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹335,380 crore.

What is the ROE of HCL Technologies Ltd.?

HCLTECH has a return on equity (ROE) of about 24.1%.

Is HCLTECH near its 52-week high?

HCLTECH is trading -31.4% from its 52-week high of ₹1,780.10 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of HCLTECH?

The 14-day RSI of HCLTECH is 61.2, which is considered neutral.

Is HCLTECH above its 200-day moving average?

HCLTECH is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,416.49 (-13.8% away).

What is the F&O buildup in HCLTECH?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies HCLTECH as Long Buildup (bias: bullish), 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 ₹1,170 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.67, 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.