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

Sector: Chemicals
₹ 569.00
-0.51%
1-year price · range ₹563–₹805

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.5%) on short-covering (OI down -2.2%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about UPL

In the last completed session, UPL Ltd. closed +0.51% with futures open interest moving -2.2%. 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 0.55, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹590 sits 3.7% 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 UPL Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
36,396,655
-807580 (-2.2%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.55
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 590
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 571.90
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
885,783
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
43.8
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 812.20
-29.6% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 557.95
+2.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 669.00
-14.5% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 592.94
-3.5% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-17.2%
1M -6.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
23.4
price / earnings
P/B
1.4
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 48,097 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.05%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 24.36
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 572 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 600 and 600+4.9% upside, +4.9% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
510
6,775 -2k
10,840
520
314,360 -21k
67,750
530
158,535 -33k
23,035 -7k
540
460,700 -83k
195,120 -75k
550
462,055 -201k
428,180 -105k
560
882,105 -60k
IV 25% Δ -0.20 θ -0.5 ν 0
724,925 -476k
IV 15% Δ 0.60 θ -0.5 ν 0
570
734,410 -102k
IV 25% Δ -0.44 θ -0.7 ν 0
2,174,775 -239k
IV 19% Δ 0.26 θ -0.5 ν 0
580
940,370 -330k
IV 30% Δ -0.66 θ -0.8 ν 0
1,891,580 -45k
590 MP
692,405 -56k
IV 40% Δ -0.76 θ -0.9 ν 0
3,231,675 -540k
600 R S
1,037,930 -132k
IV 55% Δ -0.78 θ -1.1 ν 0
928,175 -155k
610
462,055 -24k
1,420,040 -316k
620
535,225 -34k
IV 72% Δ -0.85 θ -1.2 ν 0
853,650 -85k
630
264,225 -10k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 571.88
Key Resistance (R) 600
Key Support (S) 600
Max Pain Strike (MP) 590
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 UPL options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: UPL · Spot: ₹ 571.88 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1355

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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UPL — frequently asked questions

What is the UPL Ltd. share price today?

UPL is trading at ₹569.00 (-0.51% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

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

UPL (UPL Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 23.4.

What is the market cap of UPL Ltd.?

UPL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹48,097 crore.

Is UPL near its 52-week high?

UPL is trading -29.6% from its 52-week high of ₹812.20 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of UPL?

The 14-day RSI of UPL is 43.8, which is considered neutral.

Is UPL above its 200-day moving average?

UPL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹669.00 (-14.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in UPL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for UPL options?

UPL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹590 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.55, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying UPL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in UPL 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.