LICHSGFIN LIC Housing Finance 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 LICHSGFIN
In the last completed session, LIC Housing Finance Ltd. closed +1.86% with futures open interest moving -1.6%. 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. Max-pain strike at ₹510 sits 2.6% above 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 LIC Housing Finance Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for LIC Housing Finance 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)
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 508 · EOD 2026-08-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
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IV 365%
Δ 0.70
θ -8.6
ν 0
|
450 | |
| 460 | ||
| 470 | ||
| 480 | ||
| 490 |
IV 34%
Δ -0.14
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
|
| 500 S |
IV 41%
Δ -0.34
θ -1.0
ν 0
|
|
|
IV 10%
Δ 0.39
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
510 R MP |
IV 59%
Δ -0.51
θ -1.5
ν 0
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.14
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
520 |
IV 72%
Δ -0.60
θ -1.8
ν 0
|
| 530 |
IV 88%
Δ -0.66
θ -2.1
ν 0
|
|
| 540 |
IV 87%
Δ -0.73
θ -1.9
ν 0
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|
| 550 |
IV 115%
Δ -0.72
θ -2.5
ν 0
|
|
| 560 |
IV 124%
Δ -0.75
θ -2.5
ν 0
|
|
| 570 |
IV 136%
Δ -0.77
θ -2.7
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for LICHSGFIN options · 2026-08-25 expiry
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LICHSGFIN — frequently asked questions
What is the LIC Housing Finance Ltd. share price today?
LICHSGFIN is trading at ₹497.00 (-2.17% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of LIC Housing Finance Ltd.?
LICHSGFIN (LIC Housing Finance Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 4.8.
What is the market cap of LIC Housing Finance Ltd.?
LICHSGFIN has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹27,338 crore.
Is LICHSGFIN near its 52-week high?
LICHSGFIN is trading -15.1% from its 52-week high of ₹598.20 as of 2026-08-20.
What is the RSI of LICHSGFIN?
The 14-day RSI of LICHSGFIN is 42.3, which is considered neutral.
Is LICHSGFIN above its 200-day moving average?
LICHSGFIN is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹535.24 (-5.1% away).
What is the F&O buildup in LICHSGFIN?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies LICHSGFIN as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for LICHSGFIN options?
LICHSGFIN's option-chain max pain strike is ₹510 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.65, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying LICHSGFIN?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in LICHSGFIN 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.