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

Sector: Information Technology
₹ 5,643.00
-0.25%
1-year price · range ₹4,298–₹6,514

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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 +3.5%) on price weakness (-1.0%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about PERSISTENT

In the last completed session, Persistent Systems Ltd. closed -1.04% with futures open interest moving +3.5%. 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 option PCR of 0.74 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹5,700 sits 1.0% 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 Persistent Systems Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
3,186,375
+106625 (+3.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.74
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 5,700
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 5,657.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
302,507
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
53.9
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 6,599.00
-14.5% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 4,244.50
+33.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 5,441.79
+3.7% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 5,297.96
+6.5% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+5.1%
1M +3.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
46.2
price / earnings
P/B
10.5
price / book
ROE
25.2%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 88,161 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.64%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 121.63
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 2026-09-29 · spot 5,657 · EOD 2026-09-03

Option writers expect range between 5,600 and 5,700+0.8% upside, -1.0% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
2,750
IV 65% Δ 0.76 θ -6.6 ν 5
5100
27,000 +15k
7,625 +0k
5200
93,125 +5k
IV 33% Δ -0.14 θ -2.0 ν 3
14,250 +1k
IV 22% Δ 0.89 θ -2.1 ν 3
5300
44,250 +6k
IV 32% Δ -0.19 θ -2.4 ν 4
15,500 +2k
IV 24% Δ 0.80 θ -2.7 ν 4
5400
66,375 -29k
IV 32% Δ -0.26 θ -2.8 ν 5
100,125 +9k
IV 25% Δ 0.70 θ -3.3 ν 5
5500
136,250 +39k
IV 32% Δ -0.33 θ -3.1 ν 5
162,500 +39k
IV 26% Δ 0.60 θ -3.5 ν 6
5600 S
169,000 +47k
IV 32% Δ -0.41 θ -3.2 ν 6
279,500 +33k
IV 27% Δ 0.50 θ -3.6 ν 6
5700 R MP
157,500 +19k
IV 33% Δ -0.50 θ -3.3 ν 6
181,000 +22k
IV 27% Δ 0.40 θ -3.5 ν 6
5800
133,250 -7k
IV 33% Δ -0.58 θ -3.2 ν 6
116,250 -13k
IV 28% Δ 0.31 θ -3.2 ν 5
5900
85,375
IV 34% Δ -0.65 θ -3.1 ν 6
250,750 +10k
IV 28% Δ 0.24 θ -2.8 ν 5
6000
45,375
IV 27% Δ -0.77 θ -1.7 ν 5
87,000 +2k
IV 29% Δ 0.18 θ -2.4 ν 4
6100
2,250
IV 42% Δ -0.72 θ -3.4 ν 5
127,500 -154k
IV 29% Δ 0.14 θ -2.0 ν 3
6200
6,500
IV 22% Δ -0.93 θ +0.1 ν 2
0
IV 60% Δ 0.28 θ -6.2 ν 5
6300
0
IV 95% Δ -0.61 θ -10.0 ν 6

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 5,656.72
Key Resistance (R) 5,700
Key Support (S) 5,600
Max Pain Strike (MP) 5,700
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 · 2026-09-29 expiry

Underlying: PERSISTENT · Spot: ₹ 5,656.72 · Expiry: 2026-09-29 · 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 ₹5,643.00 (-0.25% 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 46.2.

What is the market cap of Persistent Systems Ltd.?

PERSISTENT has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹88,161 crore.

What is the ROE of Persistent Systems Ltd.?

PERSISTENT has a return on equity (ROE) of about 25.2%.

Is PERSISTENT near its 52-week high?

PERSISTENT is trading -14.5% from its 52-week high of ₹6,599.00 as of 2026-09-04.

What is the RSI of PERSISTENT?

The 14-day RSI of PERSISTENT is 53.9, which is considered neutral.

Is PERSISTENT above its 200-day moving average?

PERSISTENT is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹5,441.79 (+3.7% away).

What is the F&O buildup in PERSISTENT?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies PERSISTENT as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), 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 ₹5,700 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.74, 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.