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TECHM Tech Mahindra Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Information Technology · Nifty 50 Weight: 0.66%
₹ 1,584.00
-0.51%
1-year price · range ₹1,332–₹1,745

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.7%) on short-covering (OI down -1.5%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about TECHM

In the last completed session, Tech Mahindra Ltd. closed +0.65% with futures open interest moving -1.5%. 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 0.43, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,600 sits 1.0% 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 Tech Mahindra Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Tech Mahindra Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
19,440,600
-298800 (-1.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.43
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,600
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,592.10
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.003 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
1,324,911
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
50.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,854.00
-14.1% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,304.10
+22.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,506.56
+5.7% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,527.13
+4.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+8.2%
1M +2.0%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
27.4
price / earnings
P/B
4.7
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 140,326 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.22%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 57.79
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
2026-08-21 CLSA Downgrade Moneycontrol.com
2026-08-20 CLSA Downgrade Moneycontrol.com
2026-08-19 CLSA Downgrade Moneycontrol.com
2026-07-13 Motilal Oswal Buy Zee Business
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 1,592 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 1,600 and 1,600+0.5% upside, +0.5% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
13,200 -2k
IV 44% Δ 0.85 θ -2.4 ν 0
1520
69,000 -23k
30,000
IV 39% Δ 0.87 θ -2.0 ν 0
1524
27,600 -15k
140,400 -5k
IV 38% Δ 0.81 θ -2.4 ν 0
1540
171,600 -27k
142,800 -6k
IV 31% Δ 0.75 θ -2.2 ν 1
1560
148,800 +6k
IV 20% Δ -0.16 θ -1.0 ν 0
57,600 -3k
IV 32% Δ 0.72 θ -2.5 ν 1
1564
62,400 -15k
IV 20% Δ -0.19 θ -1.1 ν 0
193,800 -48k
IV 29% Δ 0.61 θ -2.5 ν 1
1580
163,800 -60k
IV 18% Δ -0.33 θ -1.3 ν 1
1,213,800 -795k
IV 26% Δ 0.44 θ -2.3 ν 1
1600 R S MP
312,000 -98k
IV 15% Δ -0.61 θ -1.0 ν 1
407,400 +267k
IV 24% Δ 0.40 θ -2.0 ν 1
1604
88,200 -17k
IV 13% Δ -0.69 θ -0.8 ν 1
429,000 -45k
IV 25% Δ 0.27 θ -1.8 ν 1
1620
160,200 -94k
445,800 -84k
IV 26% Δ 0.14 θ -1.2 ν 0
1640
221,400 -17k
519,600 -24k
1660
130,800 -16k
393,600 -116k
1680
102,000 -7k
615,000 -98k
1700
94,200 -16k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,592.10
Key Resistance (R) 1,600
Key Support (S) 1,600
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,600
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 TECHM options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: TECHM · Spot: ₹ 1,592.10 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 600

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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TECHM — frequently asked questions

What is the Tech Mahindra Ltd. share price today?

TECHM is trading at ₹1,584.00 (-0.51% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Tech Mahindra Ltd.?

TECHM (Tech Mahindra Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 27.4.

What is the market cap of Tech Mahindra Ltd.?

TECHM has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹140,326 crore.

Is TECHM near its 52-week high?

TECHM is trading -14.1% from its 52-week high of ₹1,854.00 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of TECHM?

The 14-day RSI of TECHM is 50.1, which is considered neutral.

Is TECHM above its 200-day moving average?

TECHM is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹1,506.56 (+5.7% away).

What is the F&O buildup in TECHM?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for TECHM options?

TECHM's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,600 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.43, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying TECHM?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in TECHM 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 TECHM?

The most recent analyst call reported in the press is CLSA: Downgrade (2026-08-21). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.