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ASIANPAINT Asian Paints Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Consumer Durables · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.26%
₹ 2,659.20
-1.02%

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

Derivatives signal Long Unwinding
Longs are exiting (OI down -1.6%) as price declines (-1.2%), indicating lack of holding support.

Analysis what the data is telling us about ASIANPAINT

In the last completed session, Asian Paints Ltd. closed -1.25% with futures open interest moving -1.6%. That combination — price falling while OI shrinks — is classified as Long Unwinding. Existing longs are exiting rather than new shorts being added; the move down lacks the conviction of fresh selling. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.52, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹2,680 sits 0.8% 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 Asian Paints Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Asian Paints Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Unwinding
bias: bearish
Futures OI
10,463,500
-172750 (-1.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.52
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 2,680
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 2,686.70
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.013 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
1,262,904
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
60.2
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 2,985.70
-10.9% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 2,115.00
+25.7% above low
200-DMA
₹ 2,547.53
+4.4% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 2,493.88
+6.6% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+17.9%
1M +2.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
58.9
price / earnings
P/B
11.9
price / book
ROE
20.9%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 254,923 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.02%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 45.14
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 2026-06-30 · spot 2,659 · EOD 2026-06-08

Option writers expect range between 2,300 and 2,700+1.5% upside, -13.5% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
3,000
IV 18% Δ 0.88 θ -0.9 ν 1
2540
171,500 +8k
IV 29% Δ -0.23 θ -1.2 ν 2
28,750 +2k
IV 12% Δ 0.92 θ -0.7 ν 1
2560
65,250 +7k
IV 28% Δ -0.26 θ -1.2 ν 2
25,750 -1k
IV 14% Δ 0.84 θ -0.9 ν 2
2580
56,000 +6k
IV 29% Δ -0.30 θ -1.3 ν 2
124,500 +3k
IV 15% Δ 0.77 θ -1.0 ν 2
2600
189,250 +10k
IV 29% Δ -0.34 θ -1.4 ν 2
72,500 -28k
IV 16% Δ 0.69 θ -1.1 ν 2
2620
97,250 +19k
IV 29% Δ -0.38 θ -1.4 ν 2
131,750 -2k
IV 17% Δ 0.61 θ -1.3 ν 2
2640
180,750 +37k
IV 29% Δ -0.42 θ -1.5 ν 3
117,250 -1k
IV 18% Δ 0.54 θ -1.3 ν 3
2660
171,750 -1k
IV 29% Δ -0.47 θ -1.5 ν 3
276,750 +10k
IV 18% Δ 0.47 θ -1.3 ν 3
2680 MP
192,250 -8k
IV 30% Δ -0.51 θ -1.5 ν 3
910,500 +265k
IV 19% Δ 0.41 θ -1.3 ν 3
2700 R
214,250 +2k
IV 30% Δ -0.55 θ -1.5 ν 3
509,000 +2k
IV 19% Δ 0.35 θ -1.2 ν 2
2720
40,250 -1k
IV 29% Δ -0.59 θ -1.4 ν 3
516,500 +2k
IV 19% Δ 0.30 θ -1.1 ν 2
2740
72,500 -1k
IV 32% Δ -0.62 θ -1.5 ν 2
415,000 +12k
IV 20% Δ 0.25 θ -1.1 ν 2
2760
121,750
IV 23% Δ -0.71 θ -0.8 ν 2
159,750 -14k
IV 20% Δ 0.21 θ -1.0 ν 2
2780
19,000
IV 30% Δ -0.70 θ -1.2 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 2,659.20
Key Resistance (R) 2,700
Key Support (S) 2,300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 2,680
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 ASIANPAINT options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: ASIANPAINT · Spot: ₹ 2,659.20 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 250

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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