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

Sector: Chemicals
₹ 582.15
-0.55%
1-year price · range ₹560–₹805

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.0%) on short-covering (OI down -3.4%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about UPL

In the last completed session, UPL Ltd. closed +1.02% with futures open interest moving -3.4%. 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 0.95 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers.

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. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
30,499,695
-1065030 (-3.4%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.95
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 580
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 585.35
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
1,730,115
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
51.5
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 812.20
-28.3% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 557.95
+4.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 659.31
-11.7% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 586.56
-0.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-18.6%
1M +1.6%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
23.9
price / earnings
P/B
1.4
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 49,208 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.03%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 24.41
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 585 · EOD 2026-09-03

Option writers expect range between 570 and 600+2.5% upside, -2.6% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
2,710
530
200,540 -56k
46,070 -5k
540
350,945 -90k
142,275 -25k
550
756,090 +21k
IV 24% Δ -0.14 θ -0.1 ν 0
238,480 -13k
IV 15% Δ 0.89 θ -0.2 ν 0
560
655,820 -89k
IV 24% Δ -0.21 θ -0.2 ν 0
754,735 -30k
IV 17% Δ 0.76 θ -0.2 ν 0
570 S
1,807,570 +31k
IV 23% Δ -0.30 θ -0.2 ν 1
1,459,335 +119k
IV 18% Δ 0.62 θ -0.3 ν 1
580 MP
1,115,165 +123k
IV 24% Δ -0.40 θ -0.2 ν 1
696,470 +92k
IV 19% Δ 0.48 θ -0.3 ν 1
590
275,065 +21k
IV 24% Δ -0.51 θ -0.2 ν 1
1,808,925 -311k
IV 20% Δ 0.36 θ -0.3 ν 1
600 R
590,780 -24k
IV 23% Δ -0.62 θ -0.2 ν 1
308,940 +51k
IV 20% Δ 0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
610
63,685
IV 28% Δ -0.68 θ -0.2 ν 1
405,145 -49k
IV 21% Δ 0.18 θ -0.2 ν 0
620
124,660 -2k
IV 29% Δ -0.74 θ -0.2 ν 0
204,605 +20k
630
37,940
IV 43% Δ -0.71 θ -0.4 ν 1
180,215 +8k
640
44,715
IV 30% Δ -0.85 θ -0.1 ν 0
517,610 +120k
650
126,015
IV 32% Δ -0.88 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 585.35
Key Resistance (R) 600
Key Support (S) 570
Max Pain Strike (MP) 580
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 · 2026-09-29 expiry

Underlying: UPL · Spot: ₹ 585.35 · Expiry: 2026-09-29 · 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 ₹582.15 (-0.55% 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 23.9.

What is the market cap of UPL Ltd.?

UPL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹49,208 crore.

Is UPL near its 52-week high?

UPL is trading -28.3% from its 52-week high of ₹812.20 as of 2026-09-04.

What is the RSI of UPL?

The 14-day RSI of UPL is 51.5, which is considered neutral.

Is UPL above its 200-day moving average?

UPL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹659.31 (-11.7% away).

What is the F&O buildup in UPL?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies UPL as Short Covering (bias: bullish), 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 ₹580 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.95, 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.