CDSL Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Financial ServicesSmart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about CDSL
In the last completed session, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. closed +1.98% with futures open interest moving -10.1%. 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 stock's option PCR sits at 0.58, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,360 sits 2.1% 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 Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
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Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
| Date | Side | Price | Value (Cr) | Counterparty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | SELL | ₹ 1,361.25 | 143.16 | GRAVITON RESEARCH CAPITAL LLP |
| 2026-06-18 | BUY | ₹ 1,359.70 | 143.00 | GRAVITON RESEARCH CAPITAL LLP |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 1,346 · EOD 2026-08-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
| 1220 | ||
|
IV 94%
Δ 0.81
θ -4.6
ν 0
|
1240 | |
|
IV 71%
Δ 0.82
θ -3.4
ν 0
|
1260 | |
|
IV 62%
Δ 0.79
θ -3.3
ν 0
|
1280 | |
|
IV 44%
Δ 0.79
θ -2.4
ν 0
|
1300 | |
|
IV 37%
Δ 0.71
θ -2.4
ν 0
|
1320 |
IV 25%
Δ -0.22
θ -1.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 32%
Δ 0.57
θ -2.4
ν 1
|
1340 S |
IV 23%
Δ -0.41
θ -1.5
ν 1
|
|
IV 31%
Δ 0.39
θ -2.2
ν 1
|
1360 MP |
IV 20%
Δ -0.67
θ -1.1
ν 1
|
|
IV 31%
Δ 0.23
θ -1.7
ν 0
|
1380 |
IV 15%
Δ -0.94
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 33%
Δ 0.14
θ -1.3
ν 0
|
1400 R | |
| 1420 | ||
| 1440 | ||
| 1460 |
IV 50%
Δ -0.94
θ -0.9
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for CDSL options · 2026-08-25 expiry
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CDSL — frequently asked questions
What is the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. share price today?
CDSL is trading at ₹1,388.90 (+3.19% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.?
CDSL (Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 61.8.
What is the market cap of Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.?
CDSL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹29,028 crore.
What is the ROE of Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.?
CDSL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 23.9%.
Is CDSL near its 52-week high?
CDSL is trading -19.6% from its 52-week high of ₹1,673.70 as of 2026-08-20.
What is the RSI of CDSL?
The 14-day RSI of CDSL is 51.2, which is considered neutral.
Is CDSL above its 200-day moving average?
CDSL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,354.31 (-0.6% away).
What is the F&O buildup in CDSL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies CDSL as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for CDSL options?
CDSL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,360 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.58, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying CDSL?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in CDSL 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.