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

Sector: Realty
₹ 561.30
-2.84%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.9%) on price weakness (-3.0%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about DLF

In the last completed session, DLF Ltd. closed -3.02% with futures open interest moving +1.9%. 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 0.64, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹590 sits 5.1% 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 DLF Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for DLF Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
43,538,175
+815800 (+1.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.64
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 590
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 577.70
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
3,320,761
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
39.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 886.80
-36.7% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 489.40
+14.7% above low
200-DMA
₹ 666.00
-15.7% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 578.34
-3.0% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-30.2%
1M -7.7%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Real Estate

P/E (TTM)
31.4
price / earnings
P/B
3.1
price / book
ROE
10.0%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 138,939 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.04%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 17.85
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 2026-06-30 · spot 561 · EOD 2026-06-08

Option writers expect range between 590 and 600+6.9% upside, +5.1% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
825
IV 101% Δ 0.64 θ -1.2 ν 1
530
307,725 +14k
IV 35% Δ -0.22 θ -0.3 ν 0
0
IV 105% Δ 0.63 θ -1.3 ν 1
535
68,475 +4k
IV 36% Δ -0.26 θ -0.3 ν 0
13,200 +3k
IV 38% Δ 0.69 θ -0.5 ν 0
540
187,275 +29k
IV 35% Δ -0.29 θ -0.3 ν 0
0
IV 102% Δ 0.60 θ -1.3 ν 1
545
45,375 +18k
IV 34% Δ -0.33 θ -0.3 ν 0
91,575 +20k
IV 37% Δ 0.62 θ -0.5 ν 1
550
287,100 +75k
IV 34% Δ -0.37 θ -0.4 ν 1
5,775 +5k
IV 33% Δ 0.59 θ -0.5 ν 1
555
71,775 +20k
IV 33% Δ -0.41 θ -0.4 ν 1
117,150 +67k
IV 34% Δ 0.55 θ -0.5 ν 1
560
330,825 +109k
IV 32% Δ -0.45 θ -0.3 ν 1
96,525 +94k
IV 35% Δ 0.50 θ -0.5 ν 1
565
89,100 +44k
IV 32% Δ -0.50 θ -0.3 ν 1
304,425 +233k
IV 33% Δ 0.46 θ -0.5 ν 1
570
487,575 +267k
IV 30% Δ -0.55 θ -0.3 ν 1
130,350 +43k
IV 34% Δ 0.42 θ -0.5 ν 1
575
136,125 -34k
IV 32% Δ -0.59 θ -0.3 ν 1
815,100 +88k
IV 34% Δ 0.38 θ -0.4 ν 1
580
474,375 -100k
IV 32% Δ -0.63 θ -0.3 ν 1
201,300 +14k
IV 34% Δ 0.34 θ -0.4 ν 1
585
182,325 -27k
IV 31% Δ -0.68 θ -0.3 ν 0
999,900 -1k
IV 33% Δ 0.30 θ -0.4 ν 0
590 S MP
886,875 -27k
IV 32% Δ -0.70 θ -0.3 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 561.30
Key Resistance (R) 600
Key Support (S) 590
Max Pain Strike (MP) 590
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 DLF options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: DLF · Spot: ₹ 561.30 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 950

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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