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PERSISTENT Persistent Systems Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Information Technology
₹ 5,219.00
+0.58%
1-year price · range ₹4,330–₹6,520

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.5%) on short-covering (OI down -1.5%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about PERSISTENT

In the last completed session, Persistent Systems Ltd. closed +0.51% with futures open interest moving -1.5%. 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 option PCR of 0.97 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹4,850 sits 7.1% 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 Persistent Systems Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Persistent Systems Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
5,240,375
-81750 (-1.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.97
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 4,850
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 5,188.70
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
408,127
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
60.3
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 6,599.00
-21.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 4,244.50
+22.2% above low
200-DMA
₹ 5,474.99
-5.2% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 4,936.59
+5.1% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-7.0%
1M +7.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
44.0
price / earnings
P/B
10.4
price / book
ROE
26.3%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 81,537 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.69%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 118.71
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 5,189 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 5,000 and 5,200+0.2% upside, -3.6% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
46,875 -1k
IV 42% Δ 0.85 θ -5.8 ν 2
4900
120,000 -11k
IV 39% Δ -0.14 θ -4.2 ν 2
32,000 -1k
IV 38% Δ 0.83 θ -5.6 ν 2
4950
63,750 -3k
IV 39% Δ -0.18 θ -5.0 ν 2
142,250 -5k
IV 35% Δ 0.79 θ -5.8 ν 2
5000 S
232,125 -42k
IV 38% Δ -0.23 θ -5.7 ν 2
34,125 -1k
IV 35% Δ 0.73 θ -6.5 ν 2
5050
0
131,000 -8k
IV 35% Δ 0.66 θ -7.2 ν 3
5100
112,125 -20k
IV 38% Δ -0.35 θ -6.9 ν 3
72,875 +2k
IV 35% Δ 0.58 θ -7.6 ν 3
5150
74,375 +5k
IV 38% Δ -0.42 θ -7.2 ν 3
267,625 +16k
IV 36% Δ 0.50 θ -7.7 ν 3
5200 R
116,875 +17k
IV 38% Δ -0.50 θ -7.3 ν 3
49,125 +1k
IV 36% Δ 0.43 θ -7.6 ν 3
5250
0
102,750 -16k
IV 36% Δ 0.35 θ -7.2 ν 3
5300
15,250 +1k
IV 39% Δ -0.63 θ -6.9 ν 3
16,000 +0k
IV 36% Δ 0.29 θ -6.5 ν 2
5350
0
78,625 +3k
IV 36% Δ 0.23 θ -5.8 ν 2
5400
19,250 +0k
IV 39% Δ -0.75 θ -5.7 ν 2
32,750 -2k
IV 36% Δ 0.18 θ -5.0 ν 2
5450
0
126,750 -6k
IV 37% Δ 0.14 θ -4.3 ν 2
5500
9,625 -1k
IV 50% Δ -0.79 θ -6.6 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 5,188.70
Key Resistance (R) 5,200
Key Support (S) 5,000
Max Pain Strike (MP) 4,850
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 PERSISTENT options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: PERSISTENT · Spot: ₹ 5,188.70 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 125

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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PERSISTENT — frequently asked questions

What is the Persistent Systems Ltd. share price today?

PERSISTENT is trading at ₹5,219.00 (+0.58% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Persistent Systems Ltd.?

PERSISTENT (Persistent Systems Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 44.0.

What is the market cap of Persistent Systems Ltd.?

PERSISTENT has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹81,537 crore.

What is the ROE of Persistent Systems Ltd.?

PERSISTENT has a return on equity (ROE) of about 26.3%.

Is PERSISTENT near its 52-week high?

PERSISTENT is trading -21.4% from its 52-week high of ₹6,599.00 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of PERSISTENT?

The 14-day RSI of PERSISTENT is 60.3, which is considered neutral.

Is PERSISTENT above its 200-day moving average?

PERSISTENT is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹5,474.99 (-5.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in PERSISTENT?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for PERSISTENT options?

PERSISTENT's option-chain max pain strike is ₹4,850 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.97, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying PERSISTENT?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in PERSISTENT 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.