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DRREDDY Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Healthcare · Nifty 50 Weight: 0.77%
₹ 1,168.60
-0.20%
1-year price · range ₹1,142–₹1,374

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +1.2%) on price strength (+0.1%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about DRREDDY

In the last completed session, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. closed +0.10% with futures open interest moving +1.2%. That combination — price rising while OI builds — is classified as a Long Buildup, meaning derivative traders are adding fresh bullish positions into strength rather than merely covering existing shorts. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.63, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,160 sits 0.7% 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 Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
15,143,125
+174375 (+1.2%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.63
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,160
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,171.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.002 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
1,015,751
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
38.5
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,414.90
-17.2% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,101.00
+6.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,260.54
-7.0% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,255.47
-6.7% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-4.3%
1M -7.7%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Healthcare

P/E (TTM)
29.5
price / earnings
P/B
2.5
price / book
ROE
8.8%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 97,628 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.68%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 39.70
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 2026-08-25 · spot 1,172 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 1,140 and 1,300+10.9% upside, -2.7% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
625
1110
340,625 -20k
IV 26% Δ -0.15 θ -0.4 ν 1
28,125 -1k
1120
193,750 -122k
IV 26% Δ -0.19 θ -0.5 ν 1
140,000 +3k
1130
297,500 +3k
IV 25% Δ -0.23 θ -0.5 ν 1
281,875 +11k
IV 13% Δ 0.87 θ -0.4 ν 1
1140 S
788,125 -34k
IV 25% Δ -0.28 θ -0.6 ν 1
719,375 -66k
IV 16% Δ 0.75 θ -0.5 ν 1
1150
661,875 -12k
IV 25% Δ -0.33 θ -0.6 ν 1
553,125 +3k
IV 15% Δ 0.67 θ -0.5 ν 1
1160 MP
293,125 -4k
IV 26% Δ -0.39 θ -0.7 ν 1
938,750 -20k
IV 16% Δ 0.56 θ -0.6 ν 1
1170
357,500 +0k
IV 26% Δ -0.46 θ -0.7 ν 1
716,250 -5k
IV 17% Δ 0.47 θ -0.6 ν 1
1180
118,125 -9k
IV 26% Δ -0.52 θ -0.7 ν 1
550,625 +5k
IV 18% Δ 0.38 θ -0.6 ν 1
1190
69,375 -1k
IV 27% Δ -0.57 θ -0.7 ν 1
1,188,750 +21k
IV 18% Δ 0.31 θ -0.5 ν 1
1200
572,500 -5k
IV 29% Δ -0.62 θ -0.7 ν 1
166,250 +5k
IV 19% Δ 0.25 θ -0.5 ν 1
1210
8,125
IV 26% Δ -0.68 θ -0.6 ν 1
420,625 +10k
IV 20% Δ 0.20 θ -0.5 ν 1
1220
38,125
IV 41% Δ -0.65 θ -1.0 ν 1
161,875 -8k
IV 20% Δ 0.16 θ -0.4 ν 1
1230
21,875
IV 41% Δ -0.68 θ -0.9 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,172.00
Key Resistance (R) 1,300
Key Support (S) 1,140
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,160
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 DRREDDY options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: DRREDDY · Spot: ₹ 1,172.00 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · 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

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DRREDDY — frequently asked questions

What is the Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. share price today?

DRREDDY is trading at ₹1,168.60 (-0.20% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.?

DRREDDY (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 29.5.

What is the market cap of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.?

DRREDDY has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹97,628 crore.

What is the ROE of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.?

DRREDDY has a return on equity (ROE) of about 8.8%.

Is DRREDDY near its 52-week high?

DRREDDY is trading -17.2% from its 52-week high of ₹1,414.90 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of DRREDDY?

The 14-day RSI of DRREDDY is 38.5, which is considered neutral.

Is DRREDDY above its 200-day moving average?

DRREDDY is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,260.54 (-7.0% away).

What is the F&O buildup in DRREDDY?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for DRREDDY options?

DRREDDY's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,160 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.63, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying DRREDDY?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in DRREDDY 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.