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MUTHOOTFIN Muthoot Finance Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 3,022.00
+1.75%
1-year price · range ₹2,590–₹4,067

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+4.0%) on short-covering (OI down -2.6%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about MUTHOOTFIN

In the last completed session, Muthoot Finance Ltd. closed +3.96% with futures open interest moving -2.6%. 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 ₹2,950 sits 2.4% 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 Muthoot Finance Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Muthoot Finance Ltd. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
7,614,750
-207350 (-2.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.55
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 2,950
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 2,970.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
1,362,004
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
52.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 4,149.50
-28.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 2,604.20
+14.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 3,413.57
-13.0% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 3,013.55
-1.4% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+7.3%
1M -2.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
10.3
price / earnings
P/B
3.0
price / book
ROE
31.7%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 121,324 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.99%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 294.33
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
2026-08-13 Jefferies Downgrade · Hold Moneycontrol.com
2026-08-06 Jefferies Downgrade · Hold Moneycontrol.com
2026-08-05 Jefferies Downgrade · Hold 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 2,970 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 2,800 and 3,000+1.0% upside, -5.7% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
68,475
2650
48,950 -18k
39,875 -3k
2700
188,375 -5k
30,800 -2k
IV 72% Δ 0.86 θ -6.7 ν 1
2750
149,875 -6k
108,075 -22k
2800 S
505,725 +27k
184,250 -116k
IV 23% Δ 0.96 θ -1.2 ν 0
2850
263,450 +34k
391,325 -454k
IV 24% Δ 0.84 θ -2.6 ν 1
2900
422,400 +70k
IV 28% Δ -0.20 θ -3.0 ν 1
377,300 -122k
IV 25% Δ 0.62 θ -4.0 ν 1
2950 MP
395,725 +234k
IV 28% Δ -0.39 θ -3.9 ν 1
1,553,750 +251k
IV 26% Δ 0.37 θ -4.0 ν 1
3000 R
291,500 +129k
IV 29% Δ -0.61 θ -4.0 ν 1
414,150 +185k
IV 28% Δ 0.19 θ -3.1 ν 1
3050
59,950 -16k
IV 32% Δ -0.77 θ -3.4 ν 1
604,725 +20k
3100
47,025 -11k
IV 36% Δ -0.87 θ -2.5 ν 1
216,700 +17k
3150
56,650 -14k
463,650 +67k
3200
89,650 -6k
IV 42% Δ -0.95 θ -1.1 ν 0
107,525 +50k
3250
5,225
IV 66% Δ -0.90 θ -4.1 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 2,970.37
Key Resistance (R) 3,000
Key Support (S) 2,800
Max Pain Strike (MP) 2,950
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 MUTHOOTFIN options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: MUTHOOTFIN · Spot: ₹ 2,970.37 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 275

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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MUTHOOTFIN — frequently asked questions

What is the Muthoot Finance Ltd. share price today?

MUTHOOTFIN is trading at ₹3,022.00 (+1.75% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

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

MUTHOOTFIN (Muthoot Finance Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 10.3.

What is the market cap of Muthoot Finance Ltd.?

MUTHOOTFIN has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹121,324 crore.

What is the ROE of Muthoot Finance Ltd.?

MUTHOOTFIN has a return on equity (ROE) of about 31.7%.

Is MUTHOOTFIN near its 52-week high?

MUTHOOTFIN is trading -28.4% from its 52-week high of ₹4,149.50 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of MUTHOOTFIN?

The 14-day RSI of MUTHOOTFIN is 52.0, which is considered neutral.

Is MUTHOOTFIN above its 200-day moving average?

MUTHOOTFIN is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹3,413.57 (-13.0% away).

What is the F&O buildup in MUTHOOTFIN?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for MUTHOOTFIN options?

MUTHOOTFIN's option-chain max pain strike is ₹2,950 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.55, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying MUTHOOTFIN?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in MUTHOOTFIN 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 MUTHOOTFIN?

The most recent analyst call reported in the press is Jefferies: Downgrade · Hold (2026-08-13). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.