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COLPAL Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods
₹ 1,735.70
-1.23%
1-year price · range ₹1,735–₹2,295

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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 +0.6%) on price weakness (-2.2%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about COLPAL

In the last completed session, Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. closed -2.24% with futures open interest moving +0.6%. 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 option PCR of 0.89 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹1,860 sits 7.2% 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 Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely. The next scheduled earnings report is on 2026-10-22, with the consensus EPS estimate at ₹13.8775. Earnings days routinely override positioning signals — keep an eye on the calendar.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
5,949,350
+33550 (+0.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.89
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,860
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,757.40
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
—
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
234,538
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
2026-10-22
EPS est: 13.8775

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-07 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
39.5
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 2,329.90
-24.6% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,716.10
+2.4% above low
200-DMA
₹ 2,028.23
-13.3% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,886.52
-6.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-21.2%
1M -3.4%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
35.7
price / earnings
P/B
30.4
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 48,114 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
2.71%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 49.55
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 2026-10-27 · spot 1,757 · EOD 2026-10-07

Option writers expect range between 2,000 and 1,900 — +8.1% upside, +13.8% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 305% Δ 0.67 θ -11.7 ν 1
1640
17,050 +7k
IV 28% Δ -0.12 θ -0.6 ν 1
825
IV 122% Δ 0.64 θ -5.0 ν 2
1660
35,750 +4k
IV 27% Δ -0.16 θ -0.7 ν 1
1,925
IV 115% Δ 0.62 θ -4.8 ν 2
1680
25,575 +1k
IV 27% Δ -0.20 θ -0.7 ν 1
20,350
IV 50% Δ 0.65 θ -2.1 ν 1
1700
71,225 +9k
IV 26% Δ -0.26 θ -0.8 ν 1
10,175
IV 35% Δ 0.64 θ -1.6 ν 2
1720
21,175 -1k
IV 26% Δ -0.32 θ -0.9 ν 1
15,950
IV 46% Δ 0.57 θ -2.0 ν 2
1740
81,950 -8k
IV 26% Δ -0.40 θ -0.9 ν 2
44,825 +4k
IV 30% Δ 0.52 θ -1.4 ν 2
1760
92,675 +18k
IV 25% Δ -0.48 θ -0.9 ν 2
77,825 +21k
IV 30% Δ 0.46 θ -1.4 ν 2
1780
83,325 +22k
IV 25% Δ -0.55 θ -0.8 ν 2
180,950 +39k
IV 30% Δ 0.39 θ -1.3 ν 2
1800
136,400
IV 24% Δ -0.63 θ -0.8 ν 2
59,675 +5k
IV 30% Δ 0.33 θ -1.2 ν 1
1820
30,250
183,975 +1k
IV 29% Δ 0.27 θ -1.1 ν 1
1840
136,675
96,525 +10k
IV 29% Δ 0.22 θ -1.0 ν 1
1860 MP
61,050 -1k
IV 21% Δ -0.87 θ -0.2 ν 1
41,250 +6k
IV 29% Δ 0.18 θ -0.9 ν 1
1880
21,175

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,757.41
Key Resistance (R) 1,900
Key Support (S) 2,000
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,860
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 COLPAL options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: COLPAL · Spot: ₹ 1,757.41 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 275

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

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COLPAL — frequently asked questions

What is the Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. share price today?

COLPAL is trading at ₹1,735.70 (-1.23% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd.?

COLPAL (Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 35.7.

What is the market cap of Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd.?

COLPAL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹48,114 crore.

Is COLPAL near its 52-week high?

COLPAL is trading -24.6% from its 52-week high of ₹2,329.90 as of 2026-10-07.

What is the RSI of COLPAL?

The 14-day RSI of COLPAL is 39.5, which is considered neutral.

Is COLPAL above its 200-day moving average?

COLPAL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹2,028.23 (-13.3% away).

What is the F&O buildup in COLPAL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for COLPAL options?

COLPAL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,860 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.89, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying COLPAL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in COLPAL 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.