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TCS Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Information Technology · Nifty 50 Weight: 4.42%
₹ 2,151.40
-2.16%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +0.5%) on price weakness (-1.8%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about TCS

In the last completed session, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. closed -1.78% with futures open interest moving +0.5%. 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 0.58, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹2,280 sits 6.0% 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 Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. leans cautious into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
46,649,700
+248550 (+0.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.58
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 2,280
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 2,198.90
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.095 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
6,536,734
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
34.6
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 3,538.00
-39.2% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 2,143.30
+0.4% above low
200-DMA
₹ 2,855.53
-24.7% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 2,399.12
-10.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-36.8%
1M -10.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
15.8
price / earnings
P/B
6.9
price / book
ROE
48.4%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 778,395 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
5.64%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 136.11
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 2,151 · EOD 2026-06-08

Option writers expect range between 2,300 and 2,300+6.9% upside, +6.9% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
30,100 +0k
IV 35% Δ 0.76 θ -1.6 ν 2
2040
113,050 +13k
IV 32% Δ -0.22 θ -1.0 ν 2
10,675 +10k
IV 34% Δ 0.73 θ -1.6 ν 2
2060
200,900 +62k
IV 31% Δ -0.26 θ -1.1 ν 2
23,450 +5k
IV 34% Δ 0.69 θ -1.7 ν 2
2080
338,100 +28k
IV 31% Δ -0.30 θ -1.2 ν 2
599,025 +135k
IV 33% Δ 0.65 θ -1.7 ν 2
2100
1,258,250 +82k
IV 31% Δ -0.34 θ -1.2 ν 2
83,650 +21k
IV 33% Δ 0.61 θ -1.7 ν 2
2120
256,550 +0k
IV 30% Δ -0.39 θ -1.2 ν 2
154,350 +96k
IV 33% Δ 0.56 θ -1.7 ν 2
2140
270,025 +93k
IV 30% Δ -0.44 θ -1.2 ν 2
448,525 +354k
IV 32% Δ 0.52 θ -1.7 ν 2
2160
389,375 +128k
IV 30% Δ -0.49 θ -1.2 ν 2
300,825 +148k
IV 32% Δ 0.47 θ -1.7 ν 2
2180
394,800 +176k
IV 30% Δ -0.54 θ -1.2 ν 2
1,386,175 +434k
IV 32% Δ 0.42 θ -1.6 ν 2
2200
1,148,000 -37k
IV 29% Δ -0.59 θ -1.1 ν 2
527,100 +26k
IV 32% Δ 0.38 θ -1.6 ν 2
2220
423,150 -9k
IV 29% Δ -0.64 θ -1.1 ν 2
1,210,475 +56k
IV 32% Δ 0.33 θ -1.5 ν 2
2240
609,350 -46k
IV 29% Δ -0.68 θ -1.0 ν 2
1,215,725 +63k
IV 32% Δ 0.29 θ -1.4 ν 2
2260
614,950 -18k
IV 29% Δ -0.73 θ -0.9 ν 2
1,033,725 +85k
IV 32% Δ 0.26 θ -1.3 ν 2
2280 MP
592,550 -3k
IV 28% Δ -0.77 θ -0.7 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 2,151.40
Key Resistance (R) 2,300
Key Support (S) 2,300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 2,280
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 TCS options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: TCS · Spot: ₹ 2,151.40 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 225

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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