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PERSISTENT Persistent Systems Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Information Technology
₹ 4,822.00
-1.07%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +4.0%) on price weakness (-0.6%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about PERSISTENT

In the last completed session, Persistent Systems Ltd. closed -0.62% with futures open interest moving +4.0%. 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 0.59, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹5,050 sits 4.7% 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 Persistent Systems Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
3,425,775
+131700 (+4.0%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.59
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 5,050
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 4,874.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
405,411
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
40.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 6,599.00
-27.1% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 4,449.10
+8.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 5,532.83
-13.1% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 5,077.76
-5.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-16.9%
1M +3.9%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
40.5
price / earnings
P/B
9.6
price / book
ROE
26.3%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 75,163 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.91%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 118.83
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 4,811 · EOD 2026-06-12

Option writers expect range between 4,800 and 5,500+14.3% upside, -0.2% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
28,600
IV 40% Δ 0.81 θ -3.9 ν 3
4500
44,600 -3k
IV 37% Δ -0.18 θ -2.8 ν 3
0
IV 82% Δ 0.66 θ -9.7 ν 4
4550
3,900 +1k
IV 36% Δ -0.21 θ -3.0 ν 3
3,500 +0k
IV 39% Δ 0.73 θ -4.5 ν 3
4600
28,300 -3k
IV 36% Δ -0.26 θ -3.3 ν 3
2,300
IV 46% Δ 0.66 θ -5.6 ν 4
4650
10,500 -1k
IV 36% Δ -0.30 θ -3.5 ν 4
7,000 +2k
IV 38% Δ 0.64 θ -4.8 ν 4
4700
45,700 -1k
IV 36% Δ -0.35 θ -3.7 ν 4
8,400 +3k
IV 38% Δ 0.59 θ -5.0 ν 4
4750
16,100 -5k
IV 36% Δ -0.40 θ -3.8 ν 4
54,800 +13k
IV 38% Δ 0.54 θ -5.0 ν 4
4800 S
78,700 -2k
IV 36% Δ -0.46 θ -3.9 ν 4
22,600 +7k
IV 38% Δ 0.49 θ -5.0 ν 4
4850
14,600 +2k
IV 36% Δ -0.51 θ -3.9 ν 4
49,600 +22k
IV 38% Δ 0.44 θ -4.9 ν 4
4900
37,500 -2k
IV 36% Δ -0.56 θ -3.8 ν 4
20,000 +6k
IV 38% Δ 0.39 θ -4.8 ν 4
4950
14,900 -2k
IV 36% Δ -0.62 θ -3.6 ν 4
128,000 +33k
IV 39% Δ 0.35 θ -4.7 ν 4
5000
64,600 +1k
IV 36% Δ -0.66 θ -3.4 ν 4
41,500 +4k
IV 39% Δ 0.31 θ -4.4 ν 4
5050 MP
26,800 -1k
IV 36% Δ -0.71 θ -3.1 ν 4
122,000 +27k
IV 39% Δ 0.27 θ -4.2 ν 3
5100
48,400
IV 37% Δ -0.74 θ -3.0 ν 3

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 4,811.00
Key Resistance (R) 5,500
Key Support (S) 4,800
Max Pain Strike (MP) 5,050
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 PERSISTENT options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: PERSISTENT · Spot: ₹ 4,811.00 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 125

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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