MARICO Marico Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Fast Moving Consumer GoodsSmart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about MARICO
In the last completed session, Marico Ltd. closed -1.36% with futures open interest moving -1.5%. 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 0.69, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹800 sits 1.8% 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 Marico Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Marico Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
Quote Details key metrics & weights
Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-09 close · from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive
Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days
| Date | Brokerage | Call | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Nuvama | Buy | — | Livemint |
| 2026-09-13 | Nuvama | Buy | — | Livemint |
| 2026-09-12 | Nuvama | Buy | — | Livemint |
| 2026-09-11 | Nuvama | Buy | — | Livemint |
| 2026-09-10 | Nuvama | Buy | — | Livemint |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 777 · EOD 2026-10-08
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
|
IV 219%
Δ 0.66
θ -3.9
ν 1
|
720 | |
|
IV 151%
Δ 0.64
θ -2.8
ν 1
|
730 |
IV 26%
Δ -0.12
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 70%
Δ 0.66
θ -1.3
ν 1
|
740 |
IV 25%
Δ -0.17
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 138%
Δ 0.61
θ -2.6
ν 1
|
750 |
IV 24%
Δ -0.23
θ -0.3
ν 1
|
|
IV 43%
Δ 0.62
θ -0.8
ν 1
|
760 |
IV 24%
Δ -0.30
θ -0.3
ν 1
|
|
IV 19%
Δ 0.62
θ -0.4
ν 1
|
770 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.39
θ -0.4
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.51
θ -0.5
ν 1
|
780 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.49
θ -0.4
ν 1
|
|
IV 20%
Δ 0.39
θ -0.4
ν 1
|
790 |
IV 24%
Δ -0.59
θ -0.4
ν 1
|
|
IV 21%
Δ 0.30
θ -0.4
ν 1
|
800 R S MP |
IV 24%
Δ -0.67
θ -0.3
ν 1
|
|
IV 21%
Δ 0.21
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
810 | |
|
IV 22%
Δ 0.15
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
820 |
IV 24%
Δ -0.82
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
| 830 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.82
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
| 840 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.85
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for MARICO options · 2026-10-27 expiry
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Payoff at expiry
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MARICO — frequently asked questions
What is the Marico Ltd. share price today?
MARICO is trading at ₹786.15 (+1.15% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Marico Ltd.?
MARICO (Marico Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 54.0.
What is the market cap of Marico Ltd.?
MARICO has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹102,042 crore.
Is MARICO near its 52-week high?
MARICO is trading -11.6% from its 52-week high of ₹889.10 as of 2026-10-09.
What is the RSI of MARICO?
The 14-day RSI of MARICO is 40.9, which is considered neutral.
Is MARICO above its 200-day moving average?
MARICO is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹800.76 (-1.8% away).
What is the F&O buildup in MARICO?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies MARICO as Long Unwinding (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for MARICO options?
MARICO's option-chain max pain strike is ₹800 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.69, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying MARICO?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in MARICO 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 MARICO?
The most recent analyst call reported in the press is Nuvama: Buy (2026-09-14). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.