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

Sector: Information Technology
₹ 5,097.50
-6.82%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.3%) on price weakness (-6.9%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about PERSISTENT

In the last completed session, Persistent Systems Ltd. closed -6.90% with futures open interest moving +1.3%. 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 0.78 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹5,200 sits 2.0% 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. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
3,077,800
+39400 (+1.3%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.78
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 5,200
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 5,470.50
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
768,497
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
42.9
price / earnings
P/B
10.2
price / book
ROE
26.3%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 79,639 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.80%
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 2026-06-30 · spot 5,098 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 5,000 and 5,500+7.9% upside, -1.9% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
19,200 +1k
IV 43% Δ 0.73 θ -4.3 ν 5
4800
47,900 -11k
IV 38% Δ -0.25 θ -2.9 ν 4
3,800 +0k
IV 47% Δ 0.69 θ -4.8 ν 5
4850
9,800 -1k
IV 38% Δ -0.28 θ -3.0 ν 5
10,500 +1k
IV 38% Δ 0.68 θ -4.0 ν 5
4900
30,600 -20k
IV 37% Δ -0.31 θ -3.1 ν 5
5,800
IV 50% Δ 0.62 θ -5.4 ν 5
4950
13,900 +4k
IV 37% Δ -0.35 θ -3.2 ν 5
38,800 -4k
IV 39% Δ 0.61 θ -4.3 ν 5
5000 S
80,600 +15k
IV 37% Δ -0.39 θ -3.2 ν 5
21,300 +0k
IV 37% Δ 0.58 θ -4.2 ν 5
5050
30,000 -1k
IV 37% Δ -0.42 θ -3.3 ν 5
67,400 +1k
IV 38% Δ 0.54 θ -4.3 ν 6
5100
51,800 +5k
IV 37% Δ -0.46 θ -3.3 ν 6
20,400 +9k
IV 38% Δ 0.50 θ -4.3 ν 6
5150
26,100 +1k
IV 36% Δ -0.50 θ -3.2 ν 6
70,800 +20k
IV 38% Δ 0.46 θ -4.2 ν 6
5200 MP
49,800 +0k
IV 36% Δ -0.54 θ -3.1 ν 6
24,600 +6k
IV 37% Δ 0.42 θ -4.1 ν 5
5250
14,500 +3k
IV 36% Δ -0.58 θ -3.1 ν 5
54,400 +1k
IV 37% Δ 0.39 θ -4.0 ν 5
5300
34,800 -5k
IV 36% Δ -0.62 θ -2.9 ν 5
21,500 +4k
IV 37% Δ 0.35 θ -3.9 ν 5
5350
17,800 -2k
IV 36% Δ -0.65 θ -2.8 ν 5
81,300 +4k
IV 37% Δ 0.32 θ -3.7 ν 5
5400
68,900 -4k
IV 36% Δ -0.69 θ -2.6 ν 5

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 5,097.50
Key Resistance (R) 5,500
Key Support (S) 5,000
Max Pain Strike (MP) 5,200
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 · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: PERSISTENT · Spot: ₹ 5,097.50 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · 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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