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UPL UPL Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Chemicals
₹ 618.15
+2.00%
1-year price · range ₹565–₹805

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +2.0%) on price weakness (-1.4%).

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.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
31,694,805
+609750 (+2.0%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.69
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 600
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 606.05
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
2,611,970
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
51.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 812.20
-25.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 563.15
+7.6% above low
200-DMA
₹ 680.27
-10.9% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 615.66
-1.6% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-10.1%
1M -0.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
28.2
price / earnings
P/B
1.5
price / book
ROE
5.6%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 52,182 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.97%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 21.94
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 606 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 600 and 620+2.3% upside, -1.0% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
378,045
IV 88% Δ 0.69 θ -1.9 ν 0
575
310,295 +66k
321,135 -2k
IV 38% Δ 0.81 θ -0.7 ν 0
580
513,545 -94k
IV 31% Δ -0.14 θ -0.4 ν 0
223,575
IV 68% Δ 0.67 θ -1.5 ν 0
585
457,990 +8k
IV 31% Δ -0.19 θ -0.5 ν 0
233,060
IV 49% Δ 0.67 θ -1.1 ν 0
590
276,420 -49k
IV 30% Δ -0.24 θ -0.5 ν 0
172,085 -32k
IV 35% Δ 0.67 θ -0.8 ν 0
595
204,605 +17k
IV 30% Δ -0.31 θ -0.6 ν 0
1,233,050 -174k
IV 34% Δ 0.60 θ -0.9 ν 0
600 S MP
1,128,715 -53k
IV 29% Δ -0.38 θ -0.6 ν 0
216,800 -29k
IV 34% Δ 0.53 θ -0.9 ν 0
605
0
655,820 +192k
IV 33% Δ 0.46 θ -0.8 ν 0
610
342,815 -6k
IV 29% Δ -0.54 θ -0.6 ν 0
448,505 +74k
IV 32% Δ 0.39 θ -0.8 ν 0
615
257,450 -11k
IV 29% Δ -0.62 θ -0.6 ν 0
1,257,440 +73k
IV 33% Δ 0.33 θ -0.7 ν 0
620 R
520,320 -32k
IV 28% Δ -0.70 θ -0.5 ν 0
723,570 +84k
IV 33% Δ 0.27 θ -0.7 ν 0
625
182,925 -22k
IV 28% Δ -0.77 θ -0.4 ν 0
718,150 -121k
IV 33% Δ 0.21 θ -0.6 ν 0
630
124,660 -26k
IV 29% Δ -0.82 θ -0.4 ν 0
265,580 +155k
IV 33% Δ 0.17 θ -0.5 ν 0
635
44,715 -5k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 606.05
Key Resistance (R) 620
Key Support (S) 600
Max Pain Strike (MP) 600
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 UPL options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: UPL · Spot: ₹ 606.05 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 1355

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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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.