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

Sector: Consumer Durables · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.26%
₹ 2,311.60
-2.55%
1-year price · range ₹2,186–₹2,968

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

No significant institutional activity detected
Derivative metrics and institutional flows are quiet. No recent bulk deals or insider disclosures have been reported.

Analysis what the data is telling us about ASIANPAINT

In the last completed session, Asian Paints Ltd. closed -1.70% with futures open interest moving -0.5%. Positioning is neutral — neither side is decisively adding or unwinding right now. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.50, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹2,400 sits 3.8% 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. is best read as range-bound for now. The next scheduled earnings report is on 2026-10-29, with the consensus EPS estimate at ₹12.36891. Earnings days routinely override positioning signals — keep an eye on the calendar.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Neutral
bias: neutral
Futures OI
7,234,750
-36000 (-0.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.50
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 2,400
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 2,372.10
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.032 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
652,405
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
2026-10-29
EPS est: 12.36891

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-08 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
31.1
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 2,985.70
-22.6% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 2,115.00
+9.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 2,550.32
-9.4% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 2,555.78
-9.6% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-0.7%
1M -7.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
46.5
price / earnings
P/B
10.4
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 221,600 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.19%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 49.68
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)

Date Side Price Value (Cr) Counterparty
2026-09-17 SELL ₹ 2,440.00 40.02 JALAJ A DANI
2026-09-17 BUY ₹ 2,440.00 40.02 SMITI HOLDING AND TRADING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED
2026-06-24 SELL ₹ 2,661.20 26.68 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MTBJ400045828
2026-06-24 BUY ₹ 2,661.20 26.68 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794

Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days

DateBrokerageCallTargetSource
2026-07-31 Systematix Target raised — NDTV Profit
2026-07-30 Systematix Target raised — NDTV Profit
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 2026-10-27 · spot 2,313 · EOD 2026-10-08

Option writers expect range between 2,300 and 2,400 — +3.8% upside, -0.6% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
8,500
IV 56% Δ 0.69 θ -3.0 ν 2
2200
241,500 +18k
IV 23% Δ -0.15 θ -0.7 ν 1
0
IV 194% Δ 0.63 θ -10.4 ν 2
2220
24,500 +7k
IV 23% Δ -0.19 θ -0.8 ν 1
0
IV 243% Δ 0.63 θ -12.9 ν 2
2240
37,750 +0k
IV 22% Δ -0.23 θ -0.8 ν 2
4,500 +4k
IV 25% Δ 0.69 θ -1.5 ν 2
2260
54,250 +1k
IV 23% Δ -0.30 θ -1.0 ν 2
7,250
IV 41% Δ 0.59 θ -2.5 ν 2
2280
62,250 +5k
IV 22% Δ -0.35 θ -1.0 ν 2
66,000 +7k
IV 25% Δ 0.57 θ -1.6 ν 2
2300 S
345,750 -17k
IV 22% Δ -0.42 θ -1.0 ν 2
29,000 +21k
IV 25% Δ 0.51 θ -1.6 ν 2
2320
46,500 +9k
IV 21% Δ -0.49 θ -1.0 ν 2
62,500 +24k
IV 25% Δ 0.45 θ -1.5 ν 2
2340
61,250 -14k
IV 21% Δ -0.56 θ -0.9 ν 2
97,250 +40k
IV 24% Δ 0.39 θ -1.4 ν 2
2360
131,250 +43k
IV 20% Δ -0.64 θ -0.8 ν 2
141,500 +25k
IV 24% Δ 0.33 θ -1.4 ν 2
2380
65,250 -7k
IV 20% Δ -0.70 θ -0.7 ν 2
557,000 +37k
IV 24% Δ 0.28 θ -1.2 ν 2
2400 R MP
181,000 -15k
IV 19% Δ -0.77 θ -0.5 ν 2
146,500 -8k
IV 24% Δ 0.23 θ -1.1 ν 2
2420
73,000 +0k
IV 21% Δ -0.80 θ -0.5 ν 1
131,250 +3k
IV 24% Δ 0.19 θ -1.0 ν 1
2440
68,000 -1k
IV 14% Δ -0.94 θ +0.2 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 2,313.19
Key Resistance (R) 2,400
Key Support (S) 2,300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 2,400
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 · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: ASIANPAINT · Spot: ₹ 2,313.19 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · 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

Latest News recent coverage from Reuters, Simply Wall St, MT Newswires and others

No recent news articles found for this stock.

ASIANPAINT — frequently asked questions

What is the Asian Paints Ltd. share price today?

ASIANPAINT is trading at ₹2,311.60 (-2.55% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Asian Paints Ltd.?

ASIANPAINT (Asian Paints Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 46.5.

What is the market cap of Asian Paints Ltd.?

ASIANPAINT has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹221,600 crore.

Is ASIANPAINT near its 52-week high?

ASIANPAINT is trading -22.6% from its 52-week high of ₹2,985.70 as of 2026-10-08.

What is the RSI of ASIANPAINT?

The 14-day RSI of ASIANPAINT is 31.1, which is considered neutral.

Is ASIANPAINT above its 200-day moving average?

ASIANPAINT is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹2,550.32 (-9.4% away).

What is the F&O buildup in ASIANPAINT?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies ASIANPAINT as Neutral (bias: neutral), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for ASIANPAINT options?

ASIANPAINT's option-chain max pain strike is ₹2,400 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.50, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying ASIANPAINT?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in ASIANPAINT 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 ASIANPAINT?

The most recent analyst call reported in the press is Systematix: Target raised (2026-07-31). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.