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

Sector: Realty · F&O lot size: 950

DLF lot size: 950 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹6.39 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹672.85. All F&O lot sizes →

₹ 672.85
+0.00%
1-year price · range ₹504–₹780

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Daily bars from exchange end-of-day data; during market hours today’s bar updates with the latest price. Splits and bonuses are adjusted; demergers show as the real gaps they were. Volume profile is estimated from each day’s range. D marks a bulk or block deal day (green: net buying, red: net selling, purple: matched cross). Charting by TradingView Lightweight Charts.

DLF Seasonality month by month since 2007 · adjusted month-end closes

DLF in October: closed the month higher in 11 of 19 years (2007–2025), with a median move of +3.0% and an average of +0.2%.

Jan
8/19
-5.0%
Feb
5/19
-5.0%
Mar
10/19
+1.4%
Apr
10/19
+0.6%
May
10/19
+0.3%
Jun
9/19
-0.7%
Jul
13/19
+5.3%
Aug
6/20
-3.8%
Sep
9/20
-2.2%
Oct
11/19
+3.0%
Nov
10/19
+0.3%
Dec
11/19
+2.7%

Years the month closed higher / years with data, and the median monthly move. Past patterns, not a forecast: most months are close to a coin toss.

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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 +0.7%) on price weakness (-0.4%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about DLF

In the last completed session, DLF Ltd. closed -0.42% with futures open interest moving +0.7%. 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 option PCR of 0.87 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers.

There have been no notable bulk or block deals from FIIs, mutual funds, or insurance companies in DLF Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for DLF Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open. The next scheduled earnings report is on 2026-10-29. Positioning signals tend to get overridden on earnings day — track the calendar.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
38,410,400
+257450 (+0.7%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.87
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 670
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 672.85
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
—
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
—
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
2026-10-29
no EPS estimate

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
54.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 786.50
-14.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 489.40
+37.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 625.20
+7.6% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 664.55
+1.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-12.4%
1M +4.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Real Estate

P/E (TTM)
36.5
price / earnings
P/B
3.7
price / book
ROE
10.3%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 166,551 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.19%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 18.44
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.

DLF Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 673 · EOD 2026-10-19

DLF option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.87 · max pain ₹670 · highest call OI at ₹680 · highest put OI at ₹650 · underlying ₹672.85. One lot is 950 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 21.6%, IV rank 6 and IV percentile 3 over the past year (range 19.3%–55.8%); 20-day historical volatility 28.0%.

Option writers expect range between 650 and 680 — +1.1% upside, -3.4% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
4,750 ₹103.00
IV 59% Δ 0.99 θ -0.2 ν 0
560
106,400 -7k ₹0.20
IV 59% Δ -0.01 θ -0.1 ν 0
950 ₹90.00
IV 51% Δ 0.99 θ -0.2 ν 0
580
92,150 -51k ₹0.25
IV 51% Δ -0.01 θ -0.1 ν 0
0 ₹107.40
IV 44% Δ 0.99 θ -0.2 ν 0
590
108,300 -9k ₹0.20
IV 44% Δ -0.01 θ -0.1 ν 0
22,800 -2k ₹78.25
IV 44% Δ 0.97 θ -0.3 ν 0
600
731,500 -94k ₹0.40
IV 44% Δ -0.03 θ -0.2 ν 0
25,650 ₹37.50
IV 38% Δ 0.97 θ -0.3 ν 0
610
249,850 -70k ₹0.35
IV 38% Δ -0.03 θ -0.1 ν 0
12,350 ₹56.10
IV 35% Δ 0.96 θ -0.3 ν 0
620
504,450 -4k ₹0.55
IV 35% Δ -0.04 θ -0.2 ν 0
81,700 ₹44.70
IV 32% Δ 0.94 θ -0.3 ν 0
630
427,500 -41k ₹0.75
IV 32% Δ -0.06 θ -0.2 ν 0
355,300 -27k ₹36.00
IV 29% Δ 0.91 θ -0.4 ν 0
640
1,254,950 +29k ₹1.20
IV 29% Δ -0.09 θ -0.3 ν 0
601,350 -133k ₹26.20
IV 26% Δ 0.85 θ -0.5 ν 0
650 S
1,375,600 -246k ₹1.95
IV 26% Δ -0.15 θ -0.4 ν 0
985,150 -43k ₹18.45
IV 24% Δ 0.75 θ -0.6 ν 0
660
1,229,300 -38k ₹3.45
IV 24% Δ -0.25 θ -0.5 ν 0
1,282,500 -8k ₹11.05
IV 23% Δ 0.59 θ -0.7 ν 0
670 MP
1,279,650 +358k ₹6.50
IV 23% Δ -0.41 θ -0.6 ν 0
2,127,050 +438k ₹6.25
IV 23% Δ 0.41 θ -0.7 ν 0
680 R
859,750 +187k ₹11.65
IV 23% Δ -0.59 θ -0.5 ν 0
875,900 +125k ₹3.40
IV 24% Δ 0.26 θ -0.6 ν 0
690
273,600 +47k ₹18.50
IV 24% Δ -0.74 θ -0.4 ν 0
2,037,750 -71k ₹1.85
IV 26% Δ 0.15 θ -0.4 ν 0
700
292,600 -3k ₹26.35
IV 26% Δ -0.85 θ -0.3 ν 0
339,150 +48k ₹1.05
IV 27% Δ 0.09 θ -0.3 ν 0
710
10,450 ₹36.75
IV 27% Δ -0.91 θ -0.2 ν 0
410,400 -170k ₹0.65
IV 29% Δ 0.06 θ -0.2 ν 0
720
74,100 -22k ₹45.00
IV 29% Δ -0.94 θ -0.1 ν 0
328,700 -340k ₹0.45
IV 32% Δ 0.04 θ -0.2 ν 0
730
950 ₹74.00
IV 32% Δ -0.96 θ -0.1 ν 0
298,300 -98k ₹0.35
IV 35% Δ 0.03 θ -0.1 ν 0
740
38,950 -55k ₹63.20
IV 35% Δ -0.97 θ -0.0 ν 0
317,300 -2k ₹0.20
IV 36% Δ 0.02 θ -0.1 ν 0
750
9,500 ₹80.60
IV 36% Δ -0.98 θ +0.0 ν 0
97,850 -17k ₹0.15
IV 38% Δ 0.01 θ -0.1 ν 0
760
6,650 -1k ₹85.20
IV 38% Δ -0.99 θ +0.1 ν 0
38,950 -60k ₹0.10
IV 43% Δ 0.01 θ -0.1 ν 0
780
2,850 ₹139.65
IV 43% Δ -0.99 θ +0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 672.85
Key Resistance (R) 680
Key Support (S) 650
Max Pain Strike (MP) 670
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 DLF options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: DLF · Spot: ₹ 672.85 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 950

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

Latest News recent coverage from Reuters, Simply Wall St, MT Newswires and others

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DLF — frequently asked questions

What is the DLF Ltd. share price today?

DLF is trading at ₹672.85 (+0.00% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

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

DLF (DLF Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 36.5.

What is the market cap of DLF Ltd.?

DLF has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹166,551 crore.

What is the ROE of DLF Ltd.?

DLF has a return on equity (ROE) of about 10.3%.

Is DLF near its 52-week high?

DLF is trading -14.4% from its 52-week high of ₹786.50 as of 2026-10-19.

What is the RSI of DLF?

The 14-day RSI of DLF is 54.7, which is considered neutral.

Is DLF above its 200-day moving average?

DLF is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹625.20 (+7.6% away).

What is the F&O buildup in DLF?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for DLF options?

DLF's option-chain max pain strike is ₹670 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.87, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying DLF?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in DLF 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.