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RECLTD REC Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 326.65
-0.44%
1-year price · range ₹305–₹389

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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 +6.6%) on price weakness (-2.5%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about RECLTD

In the last completed session, REC Ltd. closed -2.54% with futures open interest moving +6.6%. 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 0.58, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹350 sits 7.1% 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 REC Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for REC Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
50,852,025
+3150000 (+6.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.58
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 350
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 328.10
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
4,327,678
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
30.0
oversold
52-Week High
₹ 390.50
-16.0% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 304.05
+7.9% above low
200-DMA
₹ 353.52
-7.2% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 357.53
-8.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-13.3%
1M -9.0%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
5.4
price / earnings
P/B
1.0
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 86,014 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.90%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 60.76
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 328 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 360 and 350+6.7% upside, +9.7% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
20,475 -2k
IV 74% Δ 0.89 θ -0.7 ν 0
300
612,675 -37k
0
IV 399% Δ 0.65 θ -6.4 ν 0
305
3,150
0
IV 389% Δ 0.64 θ -6.3 ν 0
310
441,000 +56k
48,825
IV 130% Δ 0.65 θ -2.1 ν 0
315
137,025 +55k
77,175 -4k
IV 25% Δ 0.84 θ -0.3 ν 0
320
1,093,050 +389k
IV 26% Δ -0.17 θ -0.3 ν 0
196,875 +61k
IV 26% Δ 0.65 θ -0.5 ν 0
325
637,875 +201k
IV 24% Δ -0.34 θ -0.4 ν 0
1,214,325 +981k
IV 25% Δ 0.43 θ -0.5 ν 0
330
773,325 -205k
IV 24% Δ -0.57 θ -0.4 ν 0
1,102,500 +504k
IV 25% Δ 0.23 θ -0.3 ν 0
335
478,800 -358k
IV 25% Δ -0.77 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,716,750 +352k
340
672,525 -366k
IV 25% Δ -0.90 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,255,275 -298k
345
1,102,500 -171k
IV 27% Δ -0.96 θ -0.0 ν 0
2,162,475 -119k
350 R MP
875,700 -304k
1,137,150 -150k
355
244,125 -59k
IV 47% Δ -0.94 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,088,450 -341k
360 S
1,283,625 -10k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 328.16
Key Resistance (R) 350
Key Support (S) 360
Max Pain Strike (MP) 350
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 RECLTD options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: RECLTD · Spot: ₹ 328.16 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1575

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

Latest News recent coverage from Reuters, Simply Wall St, MT Newswires and others

No recent news articles found for this stock.

RECLTD — frequently asked questions

What is the REC Ltd. share price today?

RECLTD is trading at ₹326.65 (-0.44% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of REC Ltd.?

RECLTD (REC Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 5.4.

What is the market cap of REC Ltd.?

RECLTD has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹86,014 crore.

Is RECLTD near its 52-week high?

RECLTD is trading -16.0% from its 52-week high of ₹390.50 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of RECLTD?

The 14-day RSI of RECLTD is 30.0, which is considered oversold.

Is RECLTD above its 200-day moving average?

RECLTD is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹353.52 (-7.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in RECLTD?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for RECLTD options?

RECLTD's option-chain max pain strike is ₹350 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.58, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying RECLTD?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in RECLTD 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.