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LICHSGFIN LIC Housing Finance Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 504.25
-0.15%
1-year price · range ₹479–₹615

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.0%) on price weakness (-0.8%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about LICHSGFIN

In the last completed session, LIC Housing Finance Ltd. closed -0.82% with futures open interest moving +1.0%. 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 0.61, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹520 sits 3.1% 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 LIC Housing Finance Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
33,018,000
+341000 (+1.0%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.61
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 520
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 505.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
1,550,479
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
31.2
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 598.20
-15.7% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 458.90
+9.9% above low
200-DMA
₹ 538.75
-6.4% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 543.25
-7.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-14.7%
1M -6.6%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
4.8
price / earnings
P/B
0.7
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 27,737 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.98%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 104.33
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 504 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 500 and 520+3.1% upside, -0.8% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
3,000 +3k
440
87,000
0
IV 183% Δ 0.69 θ -2.1 ν 0
450
2,000 +2k
16,000 +1k
460
182,000 +46k
13,000
IV 24% Δ 0.93 θ -0.2 ν 0
470
294,000 +27k
IV 31% Δ -0.13 θ -0.2 ν 0
335,000 +11k
480
1,357,000 +191k
IV 31% Δ -0.21 θ -0.3 ν 0
222,000 +37k
490
679,000 +108k
IV 33% Δ -0.31 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,577,000 +482k
IV 12% Δ 0.67 θ -0.2 ν 0
500 S
1,998,000 +60k
IV 36% Δ -0.43 θ -0.4 ν 0
1,587,000 +358k
IV 17% Δ 0.42 θ -0.2 ν 0
510
1,423,000 -18k
IV 40% Δ -0.52 θ -0.5 ν 0
2,739,000 +373k
IV 20% Δ 0.27 θ -0.2 ν 0
520 R MP
1,303,000 +6k
IV 45% Δ -0.59 θ -0.5 ν 0
2,167,000 +105k
IV 23% Δ 0.18 θ -0.2 ν 0
530
910,000 +39k
IV 50% Δ -0.65 θ -0.5 ν 0
1,716,000 -42k
540
790,000 -8k
IV 55% Δ -0.69 θ -0.6 ν 0
2,626,000 +163k
550
610,000 +51k
IV 59% Δ -0.73 θ -0.6 ν 0
1,135,000 -116k
560
191,000
IV 49% Δ -0.82 θ -0.3 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 504.25
Key Resistance (R) 520
Key Support (S) 500
Max Pain Strike (MP) 520
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 LICHSGFIN options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: LICHSGFIN · Spot: ₹ 504.25 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1000

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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LICHSGFIN — frequently asked questions

What is the LIC Housing Finance Ltd. share price today?

LICHSGFIN is trading at ₹504.25 (-0.15% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of LIC Housing Finance Ltd.?

LICHSGFIN (LIC Housing Finance Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 4.8.

What is the market cap of LIC Housing Finance Ltd.?

LICHSGFIN has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹27,737 crore.

Is LICHSGFIN near its 52-week high?

LICHSGFIN is trading -15.7% from its 52-week high of ₹598.20 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of LICHSGFIN?

The 14-day RSI of LICHSGFIN is 31.2, which is considered neutral.

Is LICHSGFIN above its 200-day moving average?

LICHSGFIN is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹538.75 (-6.4% away).

What is the F&O buildup in LICHSGFIN?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for LICHSGFIN options?

LICHSGFIN's option-chain max pain strike is ₹520 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.61, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying LICHSGFIN?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in LICHSGFIN 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.