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CHOLAFIN Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 1,544.00
-1.32%
1-year price · range ₹1,374–₹1,918

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +2.8%) on price weakness (-2.7%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about CHOLAFIN

In the last completed session, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. closed -2.67% with futures open interest moving +2.8%. 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 0.81 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹1,620 sits 4.9% 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 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
15,067,500
+405000 (+2.8%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.81
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,620
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,564.70
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
—
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
1,539,977
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-07 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
25.9
oversold
52-Week High
₹ 1,952.50
-19.9% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,299.40
+20.4% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,681.07
-6.9% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,803.50
-13.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-4.1%
1M -14.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
23.8
price / earnings
P/B
4.4
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 133,866 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.13%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 65.67
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 2026-10-27 · spot 1,565 · EOD 2026-10-07

Option writers expect range between 1,600 and 1,700 — +8.7% upside, +2.2% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
3,750
IV 48% Δ 0.80 θ -1.5 ν 1
1440
22,500 +3k
IV 34% Δ -0.13 θ -0.6 ν 1
0
IV 280% Δ 0.67 θ -9.7 ν 1
1460
87,500 -17k
IV 34% Δ -0.16 θ -0.7 ν 1
625
IV 66% Δ 0.68 θ -2.4 ν 1
1480
48,750 -4k
IV 33% Δ -0.20 θ -0.8 ν 1
0
IV 265% Δ 0.65 θ -9.4 ν 1
1500
116,875 -2k
IV 32% Δ -0.25 θ -0.9 ν 1
6,875
IV 42% Δ 0.65 θ -1.6 ν 1
1520
110,625 +5k
IV 31% Δ -0.31 θ -0.9 ν 1
6,875 +3k
IV 29% Δ 0.63 θ -1.2 ν 1
1540
180,625 -34k
IV 30% Δ -0.38 θ -1.0 ν 1
22,500 +3k
IV 31% Δ 0.55 θ -1.3 ν 1
1560
367,500 -7k
IV 32% Δ -0.45 θ -1.1 ν 1
111,250 +76k
IV 31% Δ 0.48 θ -1.3 ν 1
1580
291,250 +198k
IV 34% Δ -0.52 θ -1.1 ν 1
349,375 +96k
IV 32% Δ 0.41 θ -1.3 ν 1
1600 S
493,125 +60k
IV 32% Δ -0.59 θ -1.0 ν 1
181,250 +64k
IV 31% Δ 0.34 θ -1.1 ν 1
1620 MP
345,625 +3k
IV 32% Δ -0.65 θ -0.9 ν 1
171,875 +26k
IV 32% Δ 0.29 θ -1.1 ν 1
1640
90,000 +5k
IV 29% Δ -0.73 θ -0.7 ν 1
388,125 -10k
IV 32% Δ 0.24 θ -1.0 ν 1
1660
78,125 -7k
IV 33% Δ -0.76 θ -0.7 ν 1
136,875 -9k
IV 32% Δ 0.19 θ -0.9 ν 1
1680
48,750

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,564.72
Key Resistance (R) 1,700
Key Support (S) 1,600
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,620
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 CHOLAFIN options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: CHOLAFIN · Spot: ₹ 1,564.72 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 625

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

Latest News recent coverage from Reuters, Simply Wall St, MT Newswires and others

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CHOLAFIN — frequently asked questions

What is the Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. share price today?

CHOLAFIN is trading at ₹1,544.00 (-1.32% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.?

CHOLAFIN (Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 23.8.

What is the market cap of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.?

CHOLAFIN has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹133,866 crore.

Is CHOLAFIN near its 52-week high?

CHOLAFIN is trading -19.9% from its 52-week high of ₹1,952.50 as of 2026-10-07.

What is the RSI of CHOLAFIN?

The 14-day RSI of CHOLAFIN is 25.9, which is considered oversold.

Is CHOLAFIN above its 200-day moving average?

CHOLAFIN is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,681.07 (-6.9% away).

What is the F&O buildup in CHOLAFIN?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for CHOLAFIN options?

CHOLAFIN's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,620 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.81, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying CHOLAFIN?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in CHOLAFIN 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.