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MANAPPURAM Manappuram Finance Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 357.50
+2.36%
1-year price · range ₹251–₹370

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.6%) on short-covering (OI down -1.6%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about MANAPPURAM

In the last completed session, Manappuram Finance Ltd. closed +1.60% 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 0.55, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹360 sits 0.7% 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 Manappuram Finance Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Manappuram Finance Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
66,672,000
-1065000 (-1.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.55
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 360
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 349.25
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
9,887,894
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
49.6
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 381.55
-8.5% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 245.15
+42.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 302.68
+15.4% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 339.96
+2.7% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+30.8%
1M -0.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
21.8
price / earnings
P/B
2.1
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 33,581 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.12%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 16.38
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.

Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days

DateBrokerageCallTargetSource
2026-08-21 JP Morgan Initiate Moneycontrol.com
2026-08-21 JP Morgan Initiate Moneycontrol.com
Analyst calls as reported in the business press — collected and matched by Strota, not recommendations. Targets are the reporting publication's figures.

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 349 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 360 and 370+5.9% upside, +3.1% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
390,000
IV 125% Δ 0.77 θ -1.8 ν 0
320
801,000
30,000
325
378,000 -6k
936,000
330
1,221,000 -15k
48,000
IV 191% Δ 0.62 θ -3.4 ν 0
335
294,000 -27k
IV 40% Δ -0.15 θ -0.4 ν 0
684,000
340
1,431,000 -36k
IV 50% Δ -0.29 θ -0.8 ν 0
225,000
345
447,000 -3k
IV 38% Δ -0.36 θ -0.6 ν 0
1,038,000 -6k
IV 29% Δ 0.49 θ -0.6 ν 0
350
1,677,000 -15k
IV 32% Δ -0.51 θ -0.6 ν 0
825,000
IV 30% Δ 0.32 θ -0.5 ν 0
355
648,000
IV 47% Δ -0.62 θ -0.8 ν 0
3,531,000 -351k
IV 33% Δ 0.20 θ -0.4 ν 0
360 S MP
1,863,000 -39k
IV 59% Δ -0.67 θ -0.9 ν 0
1,965,000 -12k
365
927,000 -3k
4,635,000 -966k
370 R
1,203,000 -15k
IV 38% Δ -0.92 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,545,000 -21k
375
537,000
IV 60% Δ -0.86 θ -0.6 ν 0
2,544,000 -327k
380
252,000
IV 120% Δ -0.73 θ -1.8 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 349.24
Key Resistance (R) 370
Key Support (S) 360
Max Pain Strike (MP) 360
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 MANAPPURAM options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: MANAPPURAM · Spot: ₹ 349.24 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 3000

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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MANAPPURAM — frequently asked questions

What is the Manappuram Finance Ltd. share price today?

MANAPPURAM is trading at ₹357.50 (+2.36% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Manappuram Finance Ltd.?

MANAPPURAM (Manappuram Finance Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 21.8.

What is the market cap of Manappuram Finance Ltd.?

MANAPPURAM has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹33,581 crore.

Is MANAPPURAM near its 52-week high?

MANAPPURAM is trading -8.5% from its 52-week high of ₹381.55 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of MANAPPURAM?

The 14-day RSI of MANAPPURAM is 49.6, which is considered neutral.

Is MANAPPURAM above its 200-day moving average?

MANAPPURAM is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹302.68 (+15.4% away).

What is the F&O buildup in MANAPPURAM?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for MANAPPURAM options?

MANAPPURAM's option-chain max pain strike is ₹360 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.55, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying MANAPPURAM?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in MANAPPURAM 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.

What is the latest broker call on MANAPPURAM?

The most recent analyst call reported in the press is JP Morgan: Initiate (2026-08-21). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.