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BDL Bharat Dynamics Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Capital Goods
₹ 1,359.00
+3.19%
1-year price · range ₹1,097–₹1,632

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

Derivatives signal Long Unwinding
Longs are exiting (OI down -0.9%) as price declines (-2.2%), indicating lack of holding support.

Analysis what the data is telling us about BDL

In the last completed session, Bharat Dynamics Ltd. closed -2.22% with futures open interest moving -0.9%. That combination — price falling while OI shrinks — is classified as Long Unwinding. Existing longs are exiting rather than new shorts being added; the move down lacks the conviction of fresh selling. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.51, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,340 sits 1.4% 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 Bharat Dynamics Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Unwinding
bias: bearish
Futures OI
9,519,150
-86700 (-0.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.51
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,340
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,317.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
2,191,062
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
50.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,654.00
-20.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,086.00
+21.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,358.00
-3.0% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,313.64
+0.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-18.0%
1M +5.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Industrials

P/E (TTM)
95.6
price / earnings
P/B
11.7
price / book
ROE
10.2%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 49,816 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.38%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 14.22
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 1,317 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 1,300 and 1,400+6.3% upside, -1.3% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
147,475 -3k
IV 79% Δ 0.88 θ -2.9 ν 0
1200
303,875 +8k
67,575
IV 245% Δ 0.67 θ -15.5 ν 0
1220
149,175 -1k
149,175 -6k
IV 35% Δ 0.95 θ -0.8 ν 0
1240
229,925 -4k
251,175 -10k
1260
296,650 +45k
119,000 -23k
IV 26% Δ 0.86 θ -1.2 ν 0
1280
390,150 +246k
155,550 -40k
IV 26% Δ 0.69 θ -1.7 ν 0
1300 S
475,150 +48k
IV 25% Δ -0.30 θ -1.4 ν 0
314,500 +233k
IV 27% Δ 0.48 θ -2.0 ν 1
1320
422,450 +52k
IV 26% Δ -0.52 θ -1.7 ν 1
683,400 +413k
IV 30% Δ 0.30 θ -1.9 ν 0
1340 MP
313,225 -38k
IV 29% Δ -0.70 θ -1.6 ν 0
651,100 +161k
IV 33% Δ 0.18 θ -1.5 ν 0
1360
232,050 -141k
IV 29% Δ -0.85 θ -1.0 ν 0
810,900 +152k
1380
194,650 -40k
IV 25% Δ -0.96 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,987,725 +63k
1400 R
447,100 -17k
634,525 +13k
1420
213,350 -3k
IV 54% Δ -0.90 θ -1.4 ν 0
722,925 +32k
1440
11,900
IV 68% Δ -0.89 θ -2.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,316.60
Key Resistance (R) 1,400
Key Support (S) 1,300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,340
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 BDL options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: BDL · Spot: ₹ 1,316.60 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 425

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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BDL — frequently asked questions

What is the Bharat Dynamics Ltd. share price today?

BDL is trading at ₹1,359.00 (+3.19% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Bharat Dynamics Ltd.?

BDL (Bharat Dynamics Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 95.6.

What is the market cap of Bharat Dynamics Ltd.?

BDL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹49,816 crore.

What is the ROE of Bharat Dynamics Ltd.?

BDL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 10.2%.

Is BDL near its 52-week high?

BDL is trading -20.4% from its 52-week high of ₹1,654.00 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of BDL?

The 14-day RSI of BDL is 50.1, which is considered neutral.

Is BDL above its 200-day moving average?

BDL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,358.00 (-3.0% away).

What is the F&O buildup in BDL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for BDL options?

BDL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,340 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.51, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying BDL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in BDL 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.