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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%
₹ 2,452.70
+3.36%
1-year price · range ₹2,032–₹3,325

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+2.7%) on short-covering (OI down -1.1%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about TCS

In the last completed session, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. closed +2.72% with futures open interest moving -1.1%. 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 0.78 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹2,440 sits 0.5% 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 Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
33,148,800
-351675 (-1.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.78
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 2,440
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 2,373.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.149 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
4,416,463
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
63.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 3,350.00
-26.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,976.80
+24.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 2,670.04
-8.1% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 2,210.19
+11.0% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-20.2%
1M +19.7%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
17.8
price / earnings
P/B
8.1
price / book
ROE
47.7%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 887,408 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
2.65%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 137.63
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 ₹ 2,059.60 37.76 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794
2026-06-24 SELL ₹ 2,059.60 37.76 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 2026-08-25 · spot 2,453 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 2,800 and 2,500+1.9% upside, +14.2% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
114,975 -15k
IV 25% Δ 0.83 θ -1.3 ν 1
2340
262,575 -7k
IV 30% Δ -0.21 θ -1.2 ν 2
182,475 -39k
IV 24% Δ 0.80 θ -1.4 ν 1
2360
319,275 -85k
IV 29% Δ -0.24 θ -1.3 ν 2
151,200 -79k
IV 24% Δ 0.74 θ -1.5 ν 2
2380
238,050 -17k
IV 29% Δ -0.29 θ -1.4 ν 2
772,200 -230k
IV 24% Δ 0.69 θ -1.6 ν 2
2400
838,800 +18k
IV 28% Δ -0.33 θ -1.4 ν 2
256,275 -93k
IV 24% Δ 0.63 θ -1.7 ν 2
2420
311,400 +11k
IV 28% Δ -0.38 θ -1.5 ν 2
549,225 -26k
IV 24% Δ 0.57 θ -1.7 ν 2
2440 MP
938,475 +267k
IV 29% Δ -0.43 θ -1.6 ν 2
1,624,050 +856k
IV 23% Δ 0.51 θ -1.7 ν 2
2460
415,800 +83k
IV 28% Δ -0.49 θ -1.5 ν 2
551,700 +174k
IV 23% Δ 0.45 θ -1.6 ν 2
2480
145,350 -5k
IV 28% Δ -0.54 θ -1.5 ν 2
1,851,750 -142k
IV 24% Δ 0.39 θ -1.6 ν 2
2500 R
347,850 +43k
IV 28% Δ -0.59 θ -1.4 ν 2
328,050 -4k
IV 24% Δ 0.33 θ -1.5 ν 2
2520
48,375 +1k
IV 28% Δ -0.64 θ -1.3 ν 2
607,275 +14k
IV 24% Δ 0.28 θ -1.4 ν 2
2540
28,800 +1k
IV 27% Δ -0.70 θ -1.1 ν 2
428,625 -10k
IV 24% Δ 0.23 θ -1.2 ν 2
2560
19,350 -3k
IV 30% Δ -0.72 θ -1.3 ν 2
150,750 +28k
IV 25% Δ 0.19 θ -1.1 ν 1
2580
11,925 +0k
IV 41% Δ -0.69 θ -1.9 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 2,452.71
Key Resistance (R) 2,500
Key Support (S) 2,800
Max Pain Strike (MP) 2,440
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 · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: TCS · Spot: ₹ 2,452.71 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · 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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TCS — frequently asked questions

What is the Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. share price today?

TCS is trading at ₹2,452.70 (+3.36% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.?

TCS (Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 17.8.

What is the market cap of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.?

TCS has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹887,408 crore.

What is the ROE of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.?

TCS has a return on equity (ROE) of about 47.7%.

Is TCS near its 52-week high?

TCS is trading -26.8% from its 52-week high of ₹3,350.00 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of TCS?

The 14-day RSI of TCS is 63.0, which is considered neutral.

Is TCS above its 200-day moving average?

TCS is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹2,670.04 (-8.1% away).

What is the F&O buildup in TCS?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for TCS options?

TCS's option-chain max pain strike is ₹2,440 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.78, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying TCS?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in TCS 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.