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

Sector: Chemicals
₹ 2,571.90
-0.10%
1-year price · range ₹2,400–₹3,190

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.1%) on short-covering (OI down -4.0%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about SRF

In the last completed session, SRF Ltd. closed +0.12% with futures open interest moving -4.0%. 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 0.50, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹2,700 sits 5.0% 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 SRF Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for SRF Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
4,726,400
-198600 (-4.0%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.50
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 2,700
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 2,574.50
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
174,387
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
39.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 3,210.00
-19.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 2,355.00
+9.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 2,740.82
-6.1% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 2,706.25
-4.9% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-12.1%
1M -10.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Industrials

P/E (TTM)
35.3
price / earnings
P/B
5.4
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 76,233 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.39%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 72.86
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 2,574 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 2,700 and 2,700+4.9% upside, +4.9% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 125% Δ 0.90 θ -7.8 ν 0
2200
24,000 -1k
0
IV 136% Δ 0.81 θ -12.8 ν 1
2300
21,400 -2k
400
IV 114% Δ 0.80 θ -11.2 ν 1
2350
13,400 -1k
2,000
IV 119% Δ 0.74 θ -13.5 ν 1
2400
30,600 -8k
600
IV 107% Δ 0.69 θ -12.9 ν 1
2450
36,400 -6k
21,200 -5k
IV 28% Δ 0.85 θ -2.5 ν 1
2500
109,000 -76k
33,000 -4k
IV 24% Δ 0.66 θ -3.2 ν 1
2550
87,200 +2k
IV 18% Δ -0.29 θ -2.0 ν 1
211,000 -12k
IV 22% Δ 0.35 θ -2.9 ν 1
2600
144,000 -15k
IV 16% Δ -0.70 θ -1.6 ν 1
244,800 -29k
IV 25% Δ 0.14 θ -1.9 ν 1
2650
122,200 -4k
476,600 -104k
2700 R S MP
233,800 -8k
0
2720
20,000
207,600 -3k
2750
31,800
247,200 -68k
2800
105,800 +7k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 2,574.40
Key Resistance (R) 2,700
Key Support (S) 2,700
Max Pain Strike (MP) 2,700
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 SRF options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: SRF · Spot: ₹ 2,574.40 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 200

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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SRF — frequently asked questions

What is the SRF Ltd. share price today?

SRF is trading at ₹2,571.90 (-0.10% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

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

SRF (SRF Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 35.3.

What is the market cap of SRF Ltd.?

SRF has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹76,233 crore.

Is SRF near its 52-week high?

SRF is trading -19.8% from its 52-week high of ₹3,210.00 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of SRF?

The 14-day RSI of SRF is 39.1, which is considered neutral.

Is SRF above its 200-day moving average?

SRF is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹2,740.82 (-6.1% away).

What is the F&O buildup in SRF?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for SRF options?

SRF's option-chain max pain strike is ₹2,700 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.50, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying SRF?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in SRF 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.