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HCLTECH HCL Technologies Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Information Technology · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.61%
₹ 1,356.60
+1.62%
1-year price · range ₹1,072–₹1,720

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.1%) on short-covering (OI down -0.9%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about HCLTECH

In the last completed session, HCL Technologies Ltd. closed +1.06% with futures open interest moving -0.9%. 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 option PCR of 0.84 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹1,320 sits 2.7% 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 HCL Technologies Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
26,800,400
-236800 (-0.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.84
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,320
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,335.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.026 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
1,681,977
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
68.2
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,780.10
-23.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,030.00
+31.7% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,406.50
-3.5% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,193.60
+13.7% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-8.0%
1M +17.9%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
21.1
price / earnings
P/B
5.0
price / book
ROE
24.1%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 367,064 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
4.42%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 64.21
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 1,357 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 1,100 and 1,400+3.2% upside, -18.9% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
268,800 -31k
IV 29% Δ 0.77 θ -0.9 ν 1
1300
462,800 -10k
IV 29% Δ -0.23 θ -0.7 ν 1
89,200 +2k
IV 27% Δ 0.75 θ -0.9 ν 1
1310
155,200 +15k
IV 30% Δ -0.27 θ -0.8 ν 1
176,800 -3k
IV 27% Δ 0.71 θ -1.0 ν 1
1320 MP
255,200 +23k
IV 29% Δ -0.30 θ -0.8 ν 1
92,400 -8k
IV 27% Δ 0.66 θ -1.0 ν 1
1330
134,000 +1k
IV 29% Δ -0.35 θ -0.8 ν 1
172,400 -42k
IV 28% Δ 0.61 θ -1.1 ν 1
1340
312,400 -13k
IV 28% Δ -0.39 θ -0.8 ν 1
267,600 -19k
IV 28% Δ 0.56 θ -1.1 ν 1
1350
268,800 +48k
IV 28% Δ -0.44 θ -0.8 ν 1
361,600 -29k
IV 28% Δ 0.52 θ -1.1 ν 1
1360
262,800 +69k
IV 28% Δ -0.48 θ -0.8 ν 1
344,000 +68k
IV 27% Δ 0.47 θ -1.0 ν 1
1370
116,000 +23k
IV 27% Δ -0.53 θ -0.8 ν 1
315,200 -33k
IV 27% Δ 0.42 θ -1.0 ν 1
1380
95,200 -10k
IV 29% Δ -0.58 θ -0.8 ν 1
272,800 -18k
IV 27% Δ 0.37 θ -1.0 ν 1
1390
59,200
IV 28% Δ -0.63 θ -0.7 ν 1
679,200 -58k
IV 27% Δ 0.33 θ -0.9 ν 1
1400 R
151,200 +22k
IV 26% Δ -0.68 θ -0.6 ν 1
92,800 -2k
IV 27% Δ 0.28 θ -0.9 ν 1
1410
0
IV 252% Δ -0.42 θ -8.3 ν 1
153,600 +33k
IV 27% Δ 0.24 θ -0.8 ν 1
1420
19,200 +3k
IV 30% Δ -0.74 θ -0.7 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,356.53
Key Resistance (R) 1,400
Key Support (S) 1,100
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,320
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 HCLTECH options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: HCLTECH · Spot: ₹ 1,356.53 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 400

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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HCLTECH — frequently asked questions

What is the HCL Technologies Ltd. share price today?

HCLTECH is trading at ₹1,356.60 (+1.62% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of HCL Technologies Ltd.?

HCLTECH (HCL Technologies Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 21.1.

What is the market cap of HCL Technologies Ltd.?

HCLTECH has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹367,064 crore.

What is the ROE of HCL Technologies Ltd.?

HCLTECH has a return on equity (ROE) of about 24.1%.

Is HCLTECH near its 52-week high?

HCLTECH is trading -23.8% from its 52-week high of ₹1,780.10 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of HCLTECH?

The 14-day RSI of HCLTECH is 68.2, which is considered neutral.

Is HCLTECH above its 200-day moving average?

HCLTECH is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,406.50 (-3.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in HCLTECH?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for HCLTECH options?

HCLTECH's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,320 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.84, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying HCLTECH?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in HCLTECH 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.