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MFSL Max Financial Services Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services · F&O lot size: 400

MFSL lot size: 400 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹5.12 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹1,281.00. All F&O lot sizes →

₹ 1,281.00
+0.00%
1-year price · range ₹1,295–₹1,848

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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.

MFSL Seasonality month by month since 1996 · adjusted month-end closes

MFSL in October: closed the month higher in 13 of 30 years (1996–2025), with a median move of -1.7% and an average of -2.3%.

Jan
11/30
-4.4%
Feb
12/31
-2.9%
Mar
15/31
-0.3%
Apr
22/31
+4.9%
May
20/31
+4.9%
Jun
16/31
+1.4%
Jul
14/30
-0.9%
Aug
17/31
+1.0%
Sep
11/31
-2.5%
Oct
13/30
-1.7%
Nov
16/30
+1.5%
Dec
16/30
+1.5%

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 +0.9%) on price weakness (-1.4%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about MFSL

In the last completed session, Max Financial Services Ltd. closed -1.45% with futures open interest moving +0.9%. 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 stock's option PCR sits at 0.54, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,340 sits 4.6% 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 Max Financial Services Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Max Financial Services Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
7,627,600
+64800 (+0.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.54
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,340
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,281.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
—
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
—
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

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

RSI (14)
32.9
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,892.50
-32.3% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,262.60
+1.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,598.38
-19.9% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,471.87
-13.0% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-17.5%
1M -17.6%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
405.4
price / earnings
P/B
8.3
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 44,209 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.00%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 3.16
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.

MFSL Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 1,281 · EOD 2026-10-19

MFSL option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.54 · max pain ₹1,340 · highest call OI at ₹1,440 · highest put OI at ₹1,400 · underlying ₹1,281.00. One lot is 400 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 29.1%, IV rank 53 and IV percentile 63 over the past year (range 18.4%–38.6%); 20-day historical volatility 44.5%.

Option writers expect range between 1,400 and 1,440 — +12.4% upside, +9.3% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0 ₹444.10
IV 65% Δ 0.97 θ -0.7 ν 0
1080
0 ₹1.20
IV 65% Δ -0.03 θ -0.5 ν 0
0 ₹405.70
IV 48% Δ 0.98 θ -0.5 ν 0
1120
7,600 ₹0.65
IV 48% Δ -0.02 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,000 +2k ₹130.00
IV 43% Δ 0.98 θ -0.5 ν 0
1140
800 -1k ₹0.70
IV 43% Δ -0.02 θ -0.3 ν 0
800 ₹148.85
IV 37% Δ 0.97 θ -0.5 ν 0
1160
41,600 +0k ₹0.70
IV 37% Δ -0.03 θ -0.3 ν 0
0 ₹425.40
IV 37% Δ 0.95 θ -0.7 ν 0
1180
14,800 -2k ₹1.55
IV 37% Δ -0.05 θ -0.5 ν 0
1,200 ₹98.00
IV 35% Δ 0.91 θ -0.9 ν 0
1200
72,000 +6k ₹2.50
IV 35% Δ -0.09 θ -0.7 ν 0
0 ₹386.45
IV 33% Δ 0.86 θ -1.1 ν 0
1220
42,400 +5k ₹4.45
IV 33% Δ -0.14 θ -0.9 ν 0
5,600 +3k ₹47.80
IV 32% Δ 0.77 θ -1.4 ν 1
1240
129,600 +4k ₹7.60
IV 32% Δ -0.23 θ -1.2 ν 1
30,800 +2k ₹32.20
IV 31% Δ 0.65 θ -1.6 ν 1
1260
62,400 +11k ₹13.40
IV 31% Δ -0.35 θ -1.4 ν 1
70,000 +12k ₹21.85
IV 31% Δ 0.51 θ -1.7 ν 1
1280
77,600 -7k ₹22.15
IV 31% Δ -0.49 θ -1.4 ν 1
135,600 -13k ₹12.95
IV 30% Δ 0.36 θ -1.5 ν 1
1300
101,200 -16k ₹33.60
IV 30% Δ -0.64 θ -1.3 ν 1
72,000 -7k ₹8.00
IV 32% Δ 0.25 θ -1.3 ν 1
1320
35,600 -2k ₹46.90
IV 32% Δ -0.75 θ -1.1 ν 1
189,600 +4k ₹4.55
IV 32% Δ 0.16 θ -1.0 ν 0
1340 MP
87,600 -12k ₹63.60
IV 32% Δ -0.84 θ -0.8 ν 0
165,600 +7k ₹2.70
IV 33% Δ 0.10 θ -0.8 ν 0
1360
85,600 -12k ₹81.45
IV 33% Δ -0.90 θ -0.5 ν 0
210,400 +12k ₹1.75
IV 35% Δ 0.07 θ -0.6 ν 0
1380
54,000 -2k ₹102.90
IV 35% Δ -0.93 θ -0.3 ν 0
198,800 -353k ₹1.10
IV 37% Δ 0.04 θ -0.4 ν 0
1400 S
150,000 -10k ₹126.35
IV 37% Δ -0.96 θ -0.2 ν 0
121,600 -11k ₹0.75
IV 39% Δ 0.03 θ -0.3 ν 0
1420
22,800 ₹93.60
IV 39% Δ -0.97 θ -0.1 ν 0
305,600 -1k ₹0.55
IV 41% Δ 0.02 θ -0.3 ν 0
1440 R
50,000 ₹144.50
IV 41% Δ -0.98 θ -0.0 ν 0
85,200 -3k ₹0.60
IV 46% Δ 0.02 θ -0.3 ν 0
1460
23,600 ₹179.20
IV 46% Δ -0.98 θ -0.0 ν 0
22,800 -7k ₹0.50
IV 49% Δ 0.02 θ -0.3 ν 0
1480
12,800 ₹121.70
IV 49% Δ -0.98 θ +0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,281.00
Key Resistance (R) 1,440
Key Support (S) 1,400
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,340
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 MFSL options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: MFSL · Spot: ₹ 1,281.00 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 400

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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MFSL — frequently asked questions

What is the Max Financial Services Ltd. share price today?

MFSL is trading at ₹1,281.00 (+0.00% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Max Financial Services Ltd.?

MFSL (Max Financial Services Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 405.4.

What is the market cap of Max Financial Services Ltd.?

MFSL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹44,209 crore.

Is MFSL near its 52-week high?

MFSL is trading -32.3% from its 52-week high of ₹1,892.50 as of 2026-10-19.

What is the RSI of MFSL?

The 14-day RSI of MFSL is 32.9, which is considered neutral.

Is MFSL above its 200-day moving average?

MFSL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,598.38 (-19.9% away).

What is the F&O buildup in MFSL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for MFSL options?

MFSL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,340 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.54, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying MFSL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in MFSL 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.