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

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 1,585.00
+0.63%
1-year price · range ₹1,490–₹1,858

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.9%) on short-covering (OI down -1.1%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about MFSL

In the last completed session, Max Financial Services Ltd. closed +0.95% with futures open interest moving -1.1%. 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 0.56, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,540 sits 2.8% below 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. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
9,698,800
-103200 (-1.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.56
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,540
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,575.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
458,883
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
55.8
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,892.50
-16.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,433.60
+9.9% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,643.85
-4.2% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,572.79
+0.1% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-4.0%
1M +3.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
503.2
price / earnings
P/B
19.9
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 54,436 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 3.15
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 1,575 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 1,560 and 1,600+1.6% upside, -0.9% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
400
IV 40% Δ 0.97 θ -0.8 ν 0
1460
51,200 -9k
32,800 -1k
1480
64,800 -1k
97,600 -24k
1500
179,600 -96k
142,000 -11k
1520
110,400 -30k
149,200 -20k
1540 MP
94,800 -16k
IV 30% Δ -0.22 θ -1.8 ν 0
183,200 -40k
IV 11% Δ 0.81 θ -0.8 ν 0
1560 S
182,000 +21k
IV 32% Δ -0.37 θ -2.4 ν 1
150,800 -17k
IV 17% Δ 0.45 θ -1.5 ν 1
1580
107,600 -3k
IV 33% Δ -0.52 θ -2.6 ν 1
472,800 -85k
IV 20% Δ 0.23 θ -1.3 ν 1
1600 R
66,800 +1k
IV 34% Δ -0.66 θ -2.4 ν 1
88,400 +3k
1620
9,600 +2k
IV 38% Δ -0.75 θ -2.3 ν 1
80,400 -21k
1640
4,800
IV 84% Δ -0.66 θ -6.1 ν 1
251,600 -6k
1660
2,400
IV 60% Δ -0.79 θ -3.3 ν 0
51,600 +4k
1680
2,000
IV 89% Δ -0.74 θ -5.7 ν 1
144,800 -356k
1700
4,400
IV 97% Δ -0.76 θ -6.0 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,575.00
Key Resistance (R) 1,600
Key Support (S) 1,560
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,540
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 · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: MFSL · Spot: ₹ 1,575.00 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · 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 ₹1,585.00 (+0.63% 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 503.2.

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

MFSL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹54,436 crore.

Is MFSL near its 52-week high?

MFSL is trading -16.8% from its 52-week high of ₹1,892.50 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of MFSL?

The 14-day RSI of MFSL is 55.8, which is considered neutral.

Is MFSL above its 200-day moving average?

MFSL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,643.85 (-4.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in MFSL?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies MFSL as Short Covering (bias: bullish), 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 ₹1,540 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.56, 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.