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BEL Bharat Electronics Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Capital Goods
₹ 401.00
+0.45%
1-year price · range ₹369–₹468

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.4%) on short-covering (OI down -1.9%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about BEL

In the last completed session, Bharat Electronics Ltd. closed +0.36% with futures open interest moving -1.9%. 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 stock's option PCR sits at 0.67, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead.

There have been no notable bulk or block deals from FIIs, mutual funds, or insurance companies in Bharat Electronics Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Bharat Electronics Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
121,824,675
-2321325 (-1.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.67
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 400
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 399.20
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
10,412,900
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
49.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 473.45
-15.3% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 361.20
+11.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 420.01
-4.5% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 408.28
-1.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+2.9%
1M -1.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Industrials

P/E (TTM)
47.9
price / earnings
P/B
12.2
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 293,122 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.62%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 8.38
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)

Date Side Price Value (Cr) Counterparty
2026-06-24 BUY ₹ 420.00 35.18 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794
2026-06-24 SELL ₹ 420.00 35.18 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MTBJ400045828

Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days

No insider disclosures filed for this stock in the last 60 days.

Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 401 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 400 and 400-0.2% upside, -0.2% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
424,650 +2k
IV 29% Δ 0.91 θ -0.2 ν 0
370
1,157,100 -42k
513,000 -8k
IV 23% Δ 0.92 θ -0.1 ν 0
375
1,171,350 +81k
1,348,050 -70k
IV 24% Δ 0.87 θ -0.2 ν 0
380
2,837,175 -197k
IV 26% Δ -0.15 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,655,850 -3k
IV 24% Δ 0.81 θ -0.2 ν 0
385
2,319,900 +21k
IV 25% Δ -0.20 θ -0.2 ν 0
4,031,325 -254k
IV 24% Δ 0.73 θ -0.2 ν 0
390
5,196,975 -367k
IV 25% Δ -0.27 θ -0.2 ν 0
3,640,875 -206k
IV 24% Δ 0.65 θ -0.3 ν 0
395
3,891,675 -160k
IV 25% Δ -0.36 θ -0.2 ν 0
9,246,825 -874k
IV 24% Δ 0.55 θ -0.3 ν 0
400 R S MP
5,255,400 -258k
IV 25% Δ -0.45 θ -0.2 ν 0
3,732,075 +246k
IV 24% Δ 0.46 θ -0.3 ν 0
405
2,107,575 +661k
IV 25% Δ -0.54 θ -0.2 ν 0
7,851,750 -16k
IV 25% Δ 0.37 θ -0.3 ν 0
410
3,707,850 -25k
IV 26% Δ -0.62 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,741,350 +34k
IV 25% Δ 0.29 θ -0.2 ν 0
415
420,375 -15k
IV 26% Δ -0.70 θ -0.2 ν 0
6,716,025 -72k
IV 26% Δ 0.23 θ -0.2 ν 0
420
2,224,425 -123k
IV 26% Δ -0.77 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,433,550 -46k
IV 26% Δ 0.17 θ -0.2 ν 0
425
182,400 +2k
IV 28% Δ -0.81 θ -0.1 ν 0
4,478,775 -122k
IV 27% Δ 0.13 θ -0.2 ν 0
430
1,201,275 -10k
IV 27% Δ -0.87 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 401.02
Key Resistance (R) 400
Key Support (S) 400
Max Pain Strike (MP) 400
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 BEL options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: BEL · Spot: ₹ 401.02 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1425

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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BEL — frequently asked questions

What is the Bharat Electronics Ltd. share price today?

BEL is trading at ₹401.00 (+0.45% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Bharat Electronics Ltd.?

BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 47.9.

What is the market cap of Bharat Electronics Ltd.?

BEL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹293,122 crore.

Is BEL near its 52-week high?

BEL is trading -15.3% from its 52-week high of ₹473.45 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of BEL?

The 14-day RSI of BEL is 49.0, which is considered neutral.

Is BEL above its 200-day moving average?

BEL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹420.01 (-4.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in BEL?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies BEL as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for BEL options?

BEL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹400 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.67, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying BEL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in BEL 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.