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DRREDDY Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Healthcare · Nifty 50 Weight: 0.77%
₹ 1,174.70
-0.45%
1-year price · range ₹1,142–₹1,374

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.7%) on short-covering (OI down -9.0%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about DRREDDY

In the last completed session, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. closed +0.65% with futures open interest moving -9.0%. 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 0.65, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead.

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

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
18,600,000
-1845000 (-9.0%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.65
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,170
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,180.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.003 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
1,246,756
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
44.4
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,414.90
-16.6% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,101.00
+7.2% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,257.64
-6.2% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,239.98
-4.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-6.5%
1M -0.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Healthcare

P/E (TTM)
29.5
price / earnings
P/B
2.5
price / book
ROE
8.8%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 97,853 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.68%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 39.77
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 1,180 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 1,150 and 1,200+1.7% upside, -2.5% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
32,500
IV 94% Δ 0.72 θ -5.0 ν 0
1120
156,875 -27k
67,500
1130
165,625 +8k
107,500 -27k
1140
209,375 -8k
403,750 -6k
1150 S
1,336,250 +231k
IV 22% Δ -0.13 θ -0.7 ν 0
248,750 -119k
1160
238,125 -2k
IV 20% Δ -0.19 θ -0.8 ν 0
873,750 -12k
IV 10% Δ 0.81 θ -0.6 ν 0
1170 MP
333,125 +13k
IV 19% Δ -0.32 θ -1.0 ν 0
728,750 -74k
IV 13% Δ 0.52 θ -0.9 ν 0
1180
338,750 +34k
IV 22% Δ -0.48 θ -1.2 ν 0
411,875 -81k
IV 16% Δ 0.32 θ -0.9 ν 0
1190
168,125 -12k
IV 23% Δ -0.62 θ -1.2 ν 0
1,299,375 -160k
IV 18% Δ 0.19 θ -0.8 ν 0
1200 R
280,625 -72k
IV 26% Δ -0.72 θ -1.2 ν 0
264,375 -19k
1210
78,750 -5k
IV 29% Δ -0.79 θ -1.1 ν 0
488,750 -95k
1220
64,375 -2k
IV 21% Δ -0.93 θ -0.3 ν 0
176,875 +1k
1230
26,875 +0k
IV 35% Δ -0.86 θ -1.0 ν 0
518,125 +28k
1240
41,875 +0k
IV 43% Δ -0.86 θ -1.3 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,180.00
Key Resistance (R) 1,200
Key Support (S) 1,150
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,170
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 DRREDDY options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: DRREDDY · Spot: ₹ 1,180.00 · 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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DRREDDY — frequently asked questions

What is the Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. share price today?

DRREDDY is trading at ₹1,174.70 (-0.45% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.?

DRREDDY (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 29.5.

What is the market cap of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.?

DRREDDY has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹97,853 crore.

What is the ROE of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.?

DRREDDY has a return on equity (ROE) of about 8.8%.

Is DRREDDY near its 52-week high?

DRREDDY is trading -16.6% from its 52-week high of ₹1,414.90 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of DRREDDY?

The 14-day RSI of DRREDDY is 44.4, which is considered neutral.

Is DRREDDY above its 200-day moving average?

DRREDDY is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,257.64 (-6.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in DRREDDY?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for DRREDDY options?

DRREDDY's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,170 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.65, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying DRREDDY?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in DRREDDY 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.