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UPL UPL Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Chemicals
₹ 573.00
+0.04%
1-year price · range ₹568–₹805

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.6%) on price weakness (-0.6%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about UPL

In the last completed session, UPL Ltd. closed -0.63% with futures open interest moving +1.6%. 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 0.49, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹590 sits 3.0% 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 UPL Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
36,548,415
+571810 (+1.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.49
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 590
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 572.75
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
851,588
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
39.3
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 812.20
-29.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 563.15
+1.8% above low
200-DMA
₹ 675.00
-15.1% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 604.22
-5.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-19.5%
1M -1.5%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
23.5
price / earnings
P/B
1.4
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 48,435 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.05%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 24.40
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 573 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 580 and 600+4.7% upside, +1.2% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 268% Δ 0.69 θ -3.5 ν 0
510
13,550 +1k
4,065
IV 107% Δ 0.71 θ -1.4 ν 0
520
364,495 +8k
131,435
IV 43% Δ 0.82 θ -0.5 ν 0
530
368,560 +78k
13,550 +1k
IV 27% Δ 0.86 θ -0.3 ν 0
540
588,070 +5k
IV 29% Δ -0.16 θ -0.2 ν 0
115,175 +6k
IV 28% Δ 0.77 θ -0.4 ν 0
550
590,780 -14k
IV 29% Δ -0.23 θ -0.3 ν 0
124,660 +47k
IV 27% Δ 0.68 θ -0.4 ν 0
560
886,170 +92k
IV 28% Δ -0.32 θ -0.3 ν 0
444,440 +214k
IV 27% Δ 0.57 θ -0.4 ν 0
570
815,710 +54k
IV 28% Δ -0.43 θ -0.4 ν 0
1,712,720 +310k
IV 27% Δ 0.45 θ -0.4 ν 0
580 S
1,544,700 -37k
IV 28% Δ -0.55 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,289,950 +9k
IV 28% Δ 0.34 θ -0.4 ν 0
590 MP
810,290 -26k
IV 29% Δ -0.65 θ -0.3 ν 0
3,589,395 +40k
IV 28% Δ 0.25 θ -0.4 ν 0
600 R
1,348,225 -10k
IV 30% Δ -0.74 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,752,015 -22k
IV 30% Δ 0.18 θ -0.3 ν 0
610
554,195 -15k
IV 31% Δ -0.80 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,716,775 -253k
IV 31% Δ 0.13 θ -0.3 ν 0
620
658,530 -19k
IV 33% Δ -0.85 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,050,115 -137k
630
277,775 -3k
IV 32% Δ -0.90 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 573.00
Key Resistance (R) 600
Key Support (S) 580
Max Pain Strike (MP) 590
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 UPL options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: UPL · Spot: ₹ 573.00 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1355

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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UPL — frequently asked questions

What is the UPL Ltd. share price today?

UPL is trading at ₹573.00 (+0.04% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of UPL Ltd.?

UPL (UPL Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 23.5.

What is the market cap of UPL Ltd.?

UPL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹48,435 crore.

Is UPL near its 52-week high?

UPL is trading -29.4% from its 52-week high of ₹812.20 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of UPL?

The 14-day RSI of UPL is 39.3, which is considered neutral.

Is UPL above its 200-day moving average?

UPL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹675.00 (-15.1% away).

What is the F&O buildup in UPL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for UPL options?

UPL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹590 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.49, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying UPL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in UPL 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.