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LT Larsen & Toubro Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Construction · Nifty 50 Weight: 4.06%
₹ 3,625.10
-2.06%
1-year price · range ₹3,342–₹4,280

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +0.7%) on price weakness (-2.1%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about LT

In the last completed session, Larsen & Toubro Ltd. closed -2.08% with futures open interest moving +0.7%. 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 0.89 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹3,800 sits 4.8% 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 Larsen & Toubro Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Larsen & Toubro Ltd. leans cautious into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
13,294,575
+96775 (+0.7%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.89
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 3,800
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 3,701.50
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.084 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
1,690,918
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-08 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
31.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 4,440.00
-18.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 3,288.10
+10.2% above low
200-DMA
₹ 3,959.74
-8.4% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 3,940.67
-8.0% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-2.8%
1M -7.6%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Industrials

P/E (TTM)
30.1
price / earnings
P/B
4.6
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 498,765 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.05%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 120.55
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)

Date Side Price Value (Cr) Counterparty
2026-06-24 BUY ₹ 4,179.40 51.23 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794
2026-06-24 SELL ₹ 4,179.40 51.23 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MTBJ400045828

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 3,624 · EOD 2026-10-08

Option writers expect range between 4,000 and 4,000 — +10.4% upside, +10.4% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
525
IV 53% Δ 0.81 θ -3.6 ν 2
3300
32,550 +12k
0
IV 210% Δ 0.66 θ -17.1 ν 3
3350
30,800 +25k
9,275 +3k
IV 24% Δ 0.89 θ -1.5 ν 2
3400
293,300 +25k
IV 26% Δ -0.12 θ -1.1 ν 2
0
IV 195% Δ 0.63 θ -16.3 ν 3
3450
73,675 +2k
IV 25% Δ -0.17 θ -1.3 ν 2
32,725 +12k
IV 23% Δ 0.77 θ -2.0 ν 2
3500
238,700 +40k
IV 25% Δ -0.24 θ -1.5 ν 3
12,600 +10k
IV 23% Δ 0.69 θ -2.2 ν 3
3550
156,100 +84k
IV 24% Δ -0.32 θ -1.7 ν 3
99,225 +37k
IV 23% Δ 0.59 θ -2.3 ν 3
3600
282,450 +25k
IV 24% Δ -0.42 θ -1.7 ν 3
96,600 +57k
IV 22% Δ 0.48 θ -2.2 ν 3
3650
226,625 +82k
IV 23% Δ -0.52 θ -1.7 ν 3
490,700 +44k
IV 22% Δ 0.37 θ -2.0 ν 3
3700
358,400 -57k
IV 23% Δ -0.62 θ -1.5 ν 3
363,125 +16k
IV 22% Δ 0.28 θ -1.8 ν 3
3750
313,250 -12k
IV 24% Δ -0.71 θ -1.3 ν 3
1,050,350 +30k
IV 22% Δ 0.20 θ -1.5 ν 2
3800 MP
528,325 -17k
IV 24% Δ -0.78 θ -1.0 ν 2
332,150 -15k
IV 23% Δ 0.14 θ -1.2 ν 2
3850
288,575 -5k
IV 25% Δ -0.83 θ -0.8 ν 2
711,900 +53k
3900
425,250 -12k
IV 26% Δ -0.88 θ -0.5 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 3,623.59
Key Resistance (R) 4,000
Key Support (S) 4,000
Max Pain Strike (MP) 3,800
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 LT options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: LT · Spot: ₹ 3,623.59 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 175

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

No recent news articles found for this stock.

LT — frequently asked questions

What is the Larsen & Toubro Ltd. share price today?

LT is trading at ₹3,625.10 (-2.06% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Larsen & Toubro Ltd.?

LT (Larsen & Toubro Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 30.1.

What is the market cap of Larsen & Toubro Ltd.?

LT has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹498,765 crore.

Is LT near its 52-week high?

LT is trading -18.4% from its 52-week high of ₹4,440.00 as of 2026-10-08.

What is the RSI of LT?

The 14-day RSI of LT is 31.1, which is considered neutral.

Is LT above its 200-day moving average?

LT is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹3,959.74 (-8.4% away).

What is the F&O buildup in LT?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for LT options?

LT's option-chain max pain strike is ₹3,800 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.89, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying LT?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in LT 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.