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SBICARD SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 649.00
+0.30%
1-year price · range ₹585–₹937

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+3.5%) on short-covering (OI down -6.7%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about SBICARD

In the last completed session, SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. closed +3.45% with futures open interest moving -6.7%. 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 0.68, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead.

There have been no notable bulk or block deals from FIIs, mutual funds, or insurance companies in SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
28,612,800
-2060800 (-6.7%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.68
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 650
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 647.05
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
2,055,590
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
52.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 965.00
-33.0% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 565.45
+14.4% above low
200-DMA
₹ 721.46
-10.3% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 629.38
+2.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-20.3%
1M +3.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
27.1
price / earnings
P/B
3.9
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 61,762 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.39%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 23.94
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 647 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 650 and 700+8.2% upside, +0.5% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
48,800 -3k
590
237,600 -86k
104,800 +8k
IV 69% Δ 0.86 θ -1.4 ν 0
600
576,800 +18k
73,600 +10k
IV 61% Δ 0.83 θ -1.4 ν 0
610
632,000 +130k
132,000 -76k
IV 46% Δ 0.82 θ -1.1 ν 0
620
504,000 +112k
195,200 -251k
IV 37% Δ 0.77 θ -1.1 ν 0
630
639,200 +344k
IV 27% Δ -0.16 θ -0.5 ν 0
401,600 -395k
IV 33% Δ 0.64 θ -1.1 ν 0
640
663,200 +360k
IV 24% Δ -0.32 θ -0.7 ν 0
782,400 +174k
IV 30% Δ 0.46 θ -1.1 ν 0
650 S MP
844,000 +319k
IV 22% Δ -0.56 θ -0.7 ν 0
1,294,400 +247k
IV 30% Δ 0.28 θ -0.9 ν 0
660
172,000 +4k
IV 20% Δ -0.82 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,194,400 +364k
IV 31% Δ 0.15 θ -0.6 ν 0
670
98,400 -9k
676,000 +143k
680
72,000 -23k
384,000 +92k
690
28,000 -14k
1,508,800 -81k
700 R
118,400 -67k
308,800 +164k
710
4,000 +4k
IV 71% Δ -0.89 θ -1.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 647.03
Key Resistance (R) 700
Key Support (S) 650
Max Pain Strike (MP) 650
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 SBICARD options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: SBICARD · Spot: ₹ 647.03 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 800

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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SBICARD — frequently asked questions

What is the SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. share price today?

SBICARD is trading at ₹649.00 (+0.30% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd.?

SBICARD (SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 27.1.

What is the market cap of SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd.?

SBICARD has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹61,762 crore.

Is SBICARD near its 52-week high?

SBICARD is trading -33.0% from its 52-week high of ₹965.00 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of SBICARD?

The 14-day RSI of SBICARD is 52.7, which is considered neutral.

Is SBICARD above its 200-day moving average?

SBICARD is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹721.46 (-10.3% away).

What is the F&O buildup in SBICARD?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for SBICARD options?

SBICARD's option-chain max pain strike is ₹650 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.68, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying SBICARD?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in SBICARD 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.