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PERSISTENT Persistent Systems Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Information Technology
₹ 5,667.50
-0.11%
1-year price · range ₹4,330–₹6,520

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

Derivatives signal Long Unwinding
Longs are exiting (OI down -2.8%) as price declines (-0.6%), indicating lack of holding support.

Analysis what the data is telling us about PERSISTENT

In the last completed session, Persistent Systems Ltd. closed -0.58% with futures open interest moving -2.8%. That combination — price falling while OI shrinks — is classified as Long Unwinding. Existing longs are exiting rather than new shorts being added; the move down lacks the conviction of fresh selling. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.66, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹5,500 sits 3.0% 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 Persistent Systems Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Unwinding
bias: bearish
Futures OI
3,371,250
-98375 (-2.8%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.66
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 5,500
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 5,674.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
355,144
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
64.5
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 6,599.00
-14.1% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 4,244.50
+33.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 5,459.54
+3.8% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 5,141.50
+10.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+8.2%
1M +13.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
46.5
price / earnings
P/B
10.5
price / book
ROE
25.2%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 88,544 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.64%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 121.99
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 5,667 · EOD 2026-08-21

Option writers expect range between 5,500 and 5,800+2.4% upside, -3.0% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
16,125 +0k
5100
22,500 -8k
35,250 -1k
5200
100,250 -16k
30,375 -2k
5300
50,250 -7k
61,250 -5k
5400
71,250 -44k
104,125 -11k
5500 S MP
183,750 -65k
IV 32% Δ -0.17 θ -5.8 ν 2
96,750 -46k
IV 22% Δ 0.71 θ -6.2 ν 2
5600
110,500 -74k
IV 31% Δ -0.34 θ -8.2 ν 2
214,625 -69k
IV 25% Δ 0.43 θ -7.7 ν 2
5700
63,250 -39k
IV 33% Δ -0.55 θ -9.1 ν 2
227,375 -119k
IV 25% Δ 0.20 θ -5.5 ν 2
5800 R
23,500 -11k
IV 36% Δ -0.72 θ -8.1 ν 2
81,500 -21k
5900
8,250 +3k
IV 45% Δ -0.79 θ -8.7 ν 2
147,125 -28k
6000
4,750
IV 53% Δ -0.84 θ -8.8 ν 1
40,250 -1k
6100
5,500
IV 99% Δ -0.74 θ -23.0 ν 2
70,750 -9k
6200
19,500 -1k
IV 72% Δ -0.87 θ -10.2 ν 1
24,125 -7k
6400
15,750
IV 116% Δ -0.82 θ -21.3 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 5,667.08
Key Resistance (R) 5,800
Key Support (S) 5,500
Max Pain Strike (MP) 5,500
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 PERSISTENT options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: PERSISTENT · Spot: ₹ 5,667.08 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 125

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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PERSISTENT — frequently asked questions

What is the Persistent Systems Ltd. share price today?

PERSISTENT is trading at ₹5,667.50 (-0.11% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Persistent Systems Ltd.?

PERSISTENT (Persistent Systems Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 46.5.

What is the market cap of Persistent Systems Ltd.?

PERSISTENT has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹88,544 crore.

What is the ROE of Persistent Systems Ltd.?

PERSISTENT has a return on equity (ROE) of about 25.2%.

Is PERSISTENT near its 52-week high?

PERSISTENT is trading -14.1% from its 52-week high of ₹6,599.00 as of 2026-08-21.

What is the RSI of PERSISTENT?

The 14-day RSI of PERSISTENT is 64.5, which is considered neutral.

Is PERSISTENT above its 200-day moving average?

PERSISTENT is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹5,459.54 (+3.8% away).

What is the F&O buildup in PERSISTENT?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for PERSISTENT options?

PERSISTENT's option-chain max pain strike is ₹5,500 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.66, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying PERSISTENT?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in PERSISTENT 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.