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CHOLAFIN Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 1,862.90
-1.38%
1-year price · range ₹1,355–₹1,940

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.7%) on short-covering (OI down -1.2%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about CHOLAFIN

In the last completed session, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. closed +0.67% with futures open interest moving -1.2%. 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 0.69, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,840 sits 1.2% 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 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
15,278,750
-191250 (-1.2%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.69
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,840
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,888.90
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
902,331
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
56.4
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,952.50
-3.3% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,299.40
+45.4% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,670.61
+13.1% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,800.26
+4.9% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+24.1%
1M +9.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
27.6
price / earnings
P/B
5.2
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 159,104 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.08%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 67.62
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 1,889 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 1,800 and 1,900+0.6% upside, -4.7% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
112,500 -6k
1760
114,375 -13k
88,125 -2k
IV 55% Δ 0.86 θ -3.4 ν 0
1780
266,250 -6k
233,750 -12k
1800 S
416,250 -103k
100,000 -4k
1820
142,500 -24k
81,250 -4k
IV 22% Δ 0.88 θ -1.4 ν 0
1840 MP
316,875 -34k
IV 28% Δ -0.18 θ -1.7 ν 1
208,125 -48k
IV 18% Δ 0.81 θ -1.4 ν 1
1860
366,250 -42k
IV 28% Δ -0.28 θ -2.2 ν 1
128,750 -57k
IV 20% Δ 0.61 θ -2.1 ν 1
1880
111,875 +16k
IV 28% Δ -0.42 θ -2.6 ν 1
458,125 -13k
IV 21% Δ 0.41 θ -2.2 ν 1
1900 R
231,875 +29k
IV 30% Δ -0.56 θ -2.7 ν 1
369,375 +15k
IV 22% Δ 0.26 θ -1.9 ν 1
1920
59,375
IV 31% Δ -0.68 θ -2.5 ν 1
238,125 -14k
IV 23% Δ 0.15 θ -1.4 ν 0
1940
50,000 -4k
IV 38% Δ -0.74 θ -2.8 ν 1
265,000 -1k
1960
70,000 -2k
IV 32% Δ -0.86 θ -1.4 ν 0
289,375 +0k
1980
7,500 +0k
250,625 -29k
2000
16,875 -2k
IV 26% Δ -0.98 θ +0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,888.95
Key Resistance (R) 1,900
Key Support (S) 1,800
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,840
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 CHOLAFIN options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: CHOLAFIN · Spot: ₹ 1,888.95 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 625

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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CHOLAFIN — frequently asked questions

What is the Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. share price today?

CHOLAFIN is trading at ₹1,862.90 (-1.38% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.?

CHOLAFIN (Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 27.6.

What is the market cap of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.?

CHOLAFIN has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹159,104 crore.

Is CHOLAFIN near its 52-week high?

CHOLAFIN is trading -3.3% from its 52-week high of ₹1,952.50 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of CHOLAFIN?

The 14-day RSI of CHOLAFIN is 56.4, which is considered neutral.

Is CHOLAFIN above its 200-day moving average?

CHOLAFIN is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹1,670.61 (+13.1% away).

What is the F&O buildup in CHOLAFIN?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for CHOLAFIN options?

CHOLAFIN's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,840 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.69, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying CHOLAFIN?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in CHOLAFIN 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.