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

Sector: Consumer Durables · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.26%
₹ 2,735.00
-0.73%
1-year price · range ₹2,165–₹2,957

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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 +1.0%) on price weakness (-1.0%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about ASIANPAINT

In the last completed session, Asian Paints Ltd. closed -0.96% with futures open interest moving +1.0%. 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 0.66, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹2,760 sits 0.9% 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
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
8,952,500
+87000 (+1.0%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.66
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 2,760
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 2,755.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.009 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
1,057,529
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
53.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 2,985.70
-8.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 2,115.00
+29.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 2,600.79
+5.2% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 2,701.39
+1.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+11.6%
1M +2.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
55.1
price / earnings
P/B
12.3
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 262,189 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.01%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 49.59
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
2026-06-24 BUY ₹ 2,661.20 26.68 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794
2026-06-24 SELL ₹ 2,661.20 26.68 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MTBJ400045828

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 2026-08-25 · spot 2,735 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 2,560 and 2,800+2.4% upside, -6.4% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
2,750
IV 38% Δ 0.72 θ -2.5 ν 2
2620
69,250 +0k
IV 25% Δ -0.19 θ -1.1 ν 2
16,750 +0k
IV 15% Δ 0.88 θ -0.9 ν 1
2640
63,250 -17k
IV 25% Δ -0.23 θ -1.2 ν 2
41,000 +3k
IV 18% Δ 0.80 θ -1.2 ν 2
2660
70,000 -2k
IV 25% Δ -0.27 θ -1.3 ν 2
25,000
IV 18% Δ 0.73 θ -1.4 ν 2
2680
73,000 -9k
IV 24% Δ -0.32 θ -1.4 ν 2
157,250 +13k
IV 20% Δ 0.66 θ -1.6 ν 2
2700
299,500 +6k
IV 25% Δ -0.37 θ -1.5 ν 2
91,500 +30k
IV 20% Δ 0.59 θ -1.6 ν 2
2720
78,000 -5k
IV 25% Δ -0.43 θ -1.5 ν 2
280,250 +35k
IV 20% Δ 0.52 θ -1.6 ν 2
2740
122,500 +4k
IV 25% Δ -0.48 θ -1.5 ν 2
228,000 +39k
IV 20% Δ 0.45 θ -1.6 ν 2
2760 MP
95,750 -3k
IV 25% Δ -0.53 θ -1.5 ν 2
264,500 -82k
IV 21% Δ 0.39 θ -1.6 ν 2
2780
147,000 +2k
IV 27% Δ -0.58 θ -1.5 ν 2
874,250 +113k
IV 21% Δ 0.34 θ -1.5 ν 2
2800 R
258,250 -9k
IV 28% Δ -0.62 θ -1.5 ν 2
187,750 +11k
IV 21% Δ 0.28 θ -1.4 ν 2
2820
75,250
IV 17% Δ -0.77 θ -0.5 ν 2
179,750 +8k
IV 22% Δ 0.24 θ -1.3 ν 2
2840
61,500
IV 34% Δ -0.67 θ -1.8 ν 2
178,750 +9k
IV 22% Δ 0.20 θ -1.2 ν 2
2860
15,750 -2k
IV 28% Δ -0.74 θ -1.2 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 2,734.98
Key Resistance (R) 2,800
Key Support (S) 2,560
Max Pain Strike (MP) 2,760
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 · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: ASIANPAINT · Spot: ₹ 2,734.98 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · 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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ASIANPAINT — frequently asked questions

What is the Asian Paints Ltd. share price today?

ASIANPAINT is trading at ₹2,735.00 (-0.73% 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 55.1.

What is the market cap of Asian Paints Ltd.?

ASIANPAINT has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹262,189 crore.

Is ASIANPAINT near its 52-week high?

ASIANPAINT is trading -8.4% from its 52-week high of ₹2,985.70 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of ASIANPAINT?

The 14-day RSI of ASIANPAINT is 53.0, which is considered neutral.

Is ASIANPAINT above its 200-day moving average?

ASIANPAINT is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹2,600.79 (+5.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in ASIANPAINT?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies ASIANPAINT as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), 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 ₹2,760 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.66, 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.