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ZYDUSLIFE Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Healthcare · F&O lot size: 900

ZYDUSLIFE lot size: 900 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹10.03 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹1,113.89. All F&O lot sizes →

₹ 1,113.90
+0.00%
1-year price · range ₹866–₹1,204

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Daily bars from exchange end-of-day data; during market hours today’s bar updates with the latest price. Splits and bonuses are adjusted; demergers show as the real gaps they were. Volume profile is estimated from each day’s range. D marks a bulk or block deal day (green: net buying, red: net selling, purple: matched cross). Charting by TradingView Lightweight Charts.

ZYDUSLIFE Seasonality month by month since 2000 · adjusted month-end closes

ZYDUSLIFE in October: closed the month higher in 14 of 26 years (2000–2025), with a median move of +1.4% and an average of +0.8%.

Jan
9/26
-1.8%
Feb
13/26
+1.5%
Mar
17/26
+1.5%
Apr
15/26
+1.7%
May
17/26
+4.8%
Jun
17/27
+2.5%
Jul
15/27
+2.0%
Aug
13/27
-1.0%
Sep
16/27
+1.6%
Oct
14/26
+1.4%
Nov
13/26
+0.0%
Dec
20/26
+3.1%

Years the month closed higher / years with data, and the median monthly move. Past patterns, not a forecast: most months are close to a coin toss.

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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 +4.4%) on price weakness (-1.4%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about ZYDUSLIFE

In the last completed session, Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. closed -1.37% with futures open interest moving +4.4%. 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 0.51, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,150 sits 3.2% 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 Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. leans cautious into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
12,325,500
+521100 (+4.4%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.51
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,150
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,113.90
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
—
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
—
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
42.5
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,232.10
-9.6% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 835.50
+33.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,026.79
+8.5% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,145.32
-2.7% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+12.8%
1M -4.0%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Healthcare

P/E (TTM)
24.8
price / earnings
P/B
4.1
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 111,112 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.09%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 44.87
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.

ZYDUSLIFE Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 1,114 · EOD 2026-10-19

ZYDUSLIFE option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.51 · max pain ₹1,150 · highest call OI at ₹1,200 · highest put OI at ₹1,200 · underlying ₹1,113.89. One lot is 900 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 24.9%, IV rank 44 and IV percentile 55 over the past year (range 14.5%–38.4%); 20-day historical volatility 24.1%.

Option writers expect range between 1,200 and 1,200 — +7.7% upside, +7.7% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0 ₹136.40
IV 35% Δ 0.98 θ -0.4 ν 0
1010
9,900 -2k ₹0.45
IV 35% Δ -0.02 θ -0.2 ν 0
900 ₹104.00
IV 33% Δ 0.97 θ -0.4 ν 0
1020
20,700 -1k ₹0.50
IV 33% Δ -0.03 θ -0.2 ν 0
0 ₹120.60
IV 33% Δ 0.96 θ -0.5 ν 0
1030
17,100 ₹0.90
IV 33% Δ -0.04 θ -0.3 ν 0
0 ₹104.25
IV 31% Δ 0.95 θ -0.6 ν 0
1040
55,800 +1k ₹1.10
IV 31% Δ -0.05 θ -0.4 ν 0
1,800 ₹75.00
IV 30% Δ 0.92 θ -0.7 ν 0
1050
90,900 -9k ₹1.65
IV 30% Δ -0.08 θ -0.5 ν 0
2,700 ₹120.00
IV 29% Δ 0.89 θ -0.8 ν 0
1060
56,700 -4k ₹2.35
IV 29% Δ -0.11 θ -0.6 ν 0
5,400 ₹79.75
IV 28% Δ 0.85 θ -0.9 ν 0
1070
99,900 +13k ₹3.40
IV 28% Δ -0.15 θ -0.7 ν 0
24,300 ₹38.90
IV 28% Δ 0.80 θ -1.0 ν 0
1080
158,400 -4k ₹5.00
IV 28% Δ -0.20 θ -0.8 ν 0
900 ₹71.55
IV 27% Δ 0.72 θ -1.1 ν 1
1090
89,100 -9k ₹7.20
IV 27% Δ -0.28 θ -0.9 ν 1
62,100 +3k ₹24.20
IV 27% Δ 0.64 θ -1.2 ν 1
1100
286,200 -2k ₹10.40
IV 27% Δ -0.36 θ -1.0 ν 1
55,800 +4k ₹18.35
IV 27% Δ 0.54 θ -1.3 ν 1
1110
158,400 +10k ₹14.50
IV 27% Δ -0.46 θ -1.1 ν 1
255,600 +62k ₹14.45
IV 28% Δ 0.45 θ -1.3 ν 1
1120
187,200 -12k ₹19.75
IV 28% Δ -0.55 θ -1.1 ν 1
207,000 +5k ₹10.50
IV 28% Δ 0.36 θ -1.2 ν 1
1130
135,900 -33k ₹25.85
IV 28% Δ -0.64 θ -1.0 ν 1
367,200 +32k ₹7.55
IV 28% Δ 0.28 θ -1.1 ν 1
1140
194,400 -56k ₹33.15
IV 28% Δ -0.72 θ -0.9 ν 1
392,400 +58k ₹5.45
IV 29% Δ 0.22 θ -1.0 ν 0
1150 MP
232,200 -12k ₹41.45
IV 29% Δ -0.78 θ -0.8 ν 0
240,300 +25k ₹3.95
IV 30% Δ 0.17 θ -0.8 ν 0
1160
103,500 -9k ₹49.50
IV 30% Δ -0.83 θ -0.6 ν 0
299,700 -12k ₹2.95
IV 31% Δ 0.13 θ -0.7 ν 0
1170
56,700 +1k ₹59.05
IV 31% Δ -0.87 θ -0.5 ν 0
301,500 +55k ₹2.25
IV 32% Δ 0.10 θ -0.6 ν 0
1180
177,300 -7k ₹68.05
IV 32% Δ -0.90 θ -0.4 ν 0
164,700 +24k ₹1.70
IV 33% Δ 0.08 θ -0.5 ν 0
1190
135,000 ₹50.50
IV 33% Δ -0.92 θ -0.3 ν 0
861,300 +11k ₹1.40
IV 34% Δ 0.06 θ -0.5 ν 0
1200 R S
307,800 ₹68.30
IV 34% Δ -0.94 θ -0.3 ν 0
237,600 +40k ₹1.10
IV 36% Δ 0.05 θ -0.4 ν 0
1210
54,900 ₹63.70
IV 36% Δ -0.95 θ -0.2 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,113.89
Key Resistance (R) 1,200
Key Support (S) 1,200
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,150
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 ZYDUSLIFE options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: ZYDUSLIFE · Spot: ₹ 1,113.89 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 900

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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ZYDUSLIFE — frequently asked questions

What is the Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. share price today?

ZYDUSLIFE is trading at ₹1,113.90 (+0.00% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.?

ZYDUSLIFE (Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 24.8.

What is the market cap of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.?

ZYDUSLIFE has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹111,112 crore.

Is ZYDUSLIFE near its 52-week high?

ZYDUSLIFE is trading -9.6% from its 52-week high of ₹1,232.10 as of 2026-10-19.

What is the RSI of ZYDUSLIFE?

The 14-day RSI of ZYDUSLIFE is 42.5, which is considered neutral.

Is ZYDUSLIFE above its 200-day moving average?

ZYDUSLIFE is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹1,026.79 (+8.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in ZYDUSLIFE?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for ZYDUSLIFE options?

ZYDUSLIFE's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,150 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.51, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying ZYDUSLIFE?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in ZYDUSLIFE 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.