HEROMOTOCO Hero MotoCorp Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Automobile and Auto Components · Nifty 50 Weight: 0.49%Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about HEROMOTOCO
In the last completed session, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. closed +1.71% with futures open interest moving -1.7%. 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 stock's option PCR sits at 0.52, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹4,900 sits 2.7% 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 Hero MotoCorp Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Hero MotoCorp Ltd. leans constructive into the next session. The next scheduled earnings report is on 2026-08-05, with the consensus EPS estimate at ₹63.75. Earnings days routinely override positioning signals — keep an eye on the calendar.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
Quote Details key metrics & weights
Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Cyclical
Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days
| Date | Brokerage | Call | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Jefferies | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
| 2026-07-17 | Jefferies | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
| 2026-07-15 | Jefferies | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
| 2026-07-14 | Jefferies | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
| 2026-07-13 | Jefferies | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-07-28 · spot 4,978 · EOD 2026-07-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
| 4700 |
IV 39%
Δ -0.13
θ -3.9
ν 1
|
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| 4750 |
IV 39%
Δ -0.18
θ -4.8
ν 2
|
|
| 4800 |
IV 39%
Δ -0.24
θ -5.8
ν 2
|
|
| 4850 |
IV 40%
Δ -0.30
θ -6.7
ν 2
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|
|
IV 14%
Δ 0.81
θ -2.6
ν 2
|
4900 S MP |
IV 42%
Δ -0.37
θ -7.5
ν 3
|
|
IV 19%
Δ 0.61
θ -4.2
ν 3
|
4950 |
IV 44%
Δ -0.44
θ -8.1
ν 3
|
|
IV 22%
Δ 0.46
θ -4.8
ν 3
|
5000 R |
IV 47%
Δ -0.51
θ -8.7
ν 3
|
|
IV 25%
Δ 0.36
θ -4.8
ν 3
|
5050 |
IV 50%
Δ -0.56
θ -9.2
ν 3
|
|
IV 26%
Δ 0.27
θ -4.5
ν 2
|
5100 |
IV 52%
Δ -0.61
θ -9.2
ν 3
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.20
θ -4.1
ν 2
|
5150 |
IV 90%
Δ -0.58
θ -16.8
ν 3
|
|
IV 29%
Δ 0.15
θ -3.5
ν 2
|
5200 |
IV 61%
Δ -0.68
θ -10.1
ν 2
|
| 5250 |
IV 87%
Δ -0.64
θ -15.4
ν 3
|
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| 5300 |
IV 89%
Δ -0.67
θ -15.1
ν 2
|
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for HEROMOTOCO options · 2026-07-28 expiry
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HEROMOTOCO — frequently asked questions
What is the Hero MotoCorp Ltd. share price today?
HEROMOTOCO is trading at ₹5,034.10 (+1.13% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Hero MotoCorp Ltd.?
HEROMOTOCO (Hero MotoCorp Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 17.6.
What is the market cap of Hero MotoCorp Ltd.?
HEROMOTOCO has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹100,729 crore.
What is the ROE of Hero MotoCorp Ltd.?
HEROMOTOCO has a return on equity (ROE) of about 28.0%.
Is HEROMOTOCO near its 52-week high?
HEROMOTOCO is trading -22.1% from its 52-week high of ₹6,388.50 as of 2026-07-20.
What is the RSI of HEROMOTOCO?
The 14-day RSI of HEROMOTOCO is 55.3, which is considered neutral.
Is HEROMOTOCO above its 200-day moving average?
HEROMOTOCO is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹5,412.85 (-8.0% away).
What is the F&O buildup in HEROMOTOCO?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies HEROMOTOCO as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for HEROMOTOCO options?
HEROMOTOCO's option-chain max pain strike is ₹4,900 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.52, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying HEROMOTOCO?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in HEROMOTOCO 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 HEROMOTOCO?
The most recent analyst call reported in the press is Jefferies: Upgrade (2026-07-18). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.