UPL UPL Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Analysis what the data is telling us about UPL
In the last completed session, UPL Ltd. closed -1.39% with futures open interest moving +2.0%. 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 stock's option PCR sits at 0.69, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹600 sits 2.9% 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 UPL Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for UPL Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely.
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-07-28 · spot 606 · EOD 2026-07-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
|
IV 88%
Δ 0.69
θ -1.9
ν 0
|
575 | |
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.81
θ -0.7
ν 0
|
580 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.14
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 68%
Δ 0.67
θ -1.5
ν 0
|
585 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.19
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
|
IV 49%
Δ 0.67
θ -1.1
ν 0
|
590 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.24
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
|
IV 35%
Δ 0.67
θ -0.8
ν 0
|
595 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.31
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
|
IV 34%
Δ 0.60
θ -0.9
ν 0
|
600 S MP |
IV 29%
Δ -0.38
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
|
IV 34%
Δ 0.53
θ -0.9
ν 0
|
605 | |
|
IV 33%
Δ 0.46
θ -0.8
ν 0
|
610 |
IV 29%
Δ -0.54
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
|
IV 32%
Δ 0.39
θ -0.8
ν 0
|
615 |
IV 29%
Δ -0.62
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
|
IV 33%
Δ 0.33
θ -0.7
ν 0
|
620 R |
IV 28%
Δ -0.70
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
|
IV 33%
Δ 0.27
θ -0.7
ν 0
|
625 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.77
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 33%
Δ 0.21
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
630 |
IV 29%
Δ -0.82
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 33%
Δ 0.17
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
635 |
Chain Interpretation
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UPL — frequently asked questions
What is the UPL Ltd. share price today?
UPL is trading at ₹618.15 (+2.00% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of UPL Ltd.?
UPL (UPL Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 28.2.
What is the market cap of UPL Ltd.?
UPL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹52,182 crore.
What is the ROE of UPL Ltd.?
UPL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 5.6%.
Is UPL near its 52-week high?
UPL is trading -25.4% from its 52-week high of ₹812.20 as of 2026-07-20.
What is the RSI of UPL?
The 14-day RSI of UPL is 51.0, which is considered neutral.
Is UPL above its 200-day moving average?
UPL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹680.27 (-10.9% away).
What is the F&O buildup in UPL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies UPL as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for UPL options?
UPL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹600 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.69, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying UPL?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in UPL 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.