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VBL Varun Beverages Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods
₹ 432.00
-1.99%
1-year price · range ₹382–₹541

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +0.9%) on price weakness (-1.8%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about VBL

In the last completed session, Varun Beverages Ltd. closed -1.79% with futures open interest moving +0.9%. 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 0.61, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead.

There have been no notable bulk or block deals from FIIs, mutual funds, or insurance companies in Varun Beverages Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Varun Beverages Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
70,795,650
+669375 (+0.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.61
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 430
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 440.75
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
—
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
4,361,263
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

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

RSI (14)
52.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 555.80
-22.3% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 381.00
+13.4% above low
200-DMA
₹ 464.41
-7.0% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 426.96
+1.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-0.7%
1M +6.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
43.2
price / earnings
P/B
6.7
price / book
ROE
16.9%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 146,124 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.46%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 10.00
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 432 · EOD 2026-10-08

Option writers expect range between 440 and 450 — +4.2% upside, +1.9% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
386,325 -32k
IV 37% Δ 0.84 θ -0.3 ν 0
400
659,175 -20k
IV 31% Δ -0.12 θ -0.1 ν 0
0
IV 40% Δ 0.78 θ -0.4 ν 0
405
66,300 +1k
IV 30% Δ -0.16 θ -0.2 ν 0
520,200
IV 52% Δ 0.70 θ -0.5 ν 0
410
434,775 -9k
IV 30% Δ -0.20 θ -0.2 ν 0
0
IV 41% Δ 0.69 θ -0.4 ν 0
415
126,225 -23k
IV 29% Δ -0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
752,250 -29k
IV 29% Δ 0.69 θ -0.3 ν 0
420
1,014,900 -9k
IV 29% Δ -0.30 θ -0.2 ν 0
169,575 +21k
IV 29% Δ 0.63 θ -0.3 ν 0
425
173,400 -21k
IV 28% Δ -0.37 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,411,425 +44k
IV 28% Δ 0.56 θ -0.3 ν 0
430 MP
909,075 -44k
IV 28% Δ -0.44 θ -0.2 ν 0
309,825 +116k
IV 28% Δ 0.49 θ -0.3 ν 0
435
196,350 +30k
IV 28% Δ -0.51 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,637,100 +94k
IV 28% Δ 0.42 θ -0.3 ν 0
440 S
1,410,150 +474k
IV 27% Δ -0.58 θ -0.2 ν 0
295,800
IV 28% Δ 0.35 θ -0.3 ν 0
445
149,175 +35k
IV 27% Δ -0.65 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,136,900 +636k
IV 28% Δ 0.29 θ -0.3 ν 0
450 R
345,525 +42k
IV 29% Δ -0.70 θ -0.2 ν 0
127,500 +3k
IV 28% Δ 0.23 θ -0.2 ν 0
455
24,225
891,225 -51k
IV 28% Δ 0.19 θ -0.2 ν 0
460
188,700 -4k
IV 27% Δ -0.82 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 431.99
Key Resistance (R) 450
Key Support (S) 440
Max Pain Strike (MP) 430
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 VBL options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: VBL · Spot: ₹ 431.99 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 1275

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.

VBL — frequently asked questions

What is the Varun Beverages Ltd. share price today?

VBL is trading at ₹432.00 (-1.99% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Varun Beverages Ltd.?

VBL (Varun Beverages Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 43.2.

What is the market cap of Varun Beverages Ltd.?

VBL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹146,124 crore.

What is the ROE of Varun Beverages Ltd.?

VBL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 16.9%.

Is VBL near its 52-week high?

VBL is trading -22.3% from its 52-week high of ₹555.80 as of 2026-10-08.

What is the RSI of VBL?

The 14-day RSI of VBL is 52.7, which is considered neutral.

Is VBL above its 200-day moving average?

VBL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹464.41 (-7.0% away).

What is the F&O buildup in VBL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for VBL options?

VBL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹430 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.61, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying VBL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in VBL 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.