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

Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods
₹ 522.15
-0.22%

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

Derivatives signal Long Unwinding
Longs are exiting (OI down -1.0%) as price declines (-0.4%), indicating lack of holding support.

Analysis what the data is telling us about VBL

In the last completed session, Varun Beverages Ltd. closed -0.38% with futures open interest moving -1.0%. 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 0.44, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹525 sits 0.5% 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 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
Long Unwinding
bias: bearish
Futures OI
51,840,075
-521325 (-1.0%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.44
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 525
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 523.30
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
5,396,987
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
54.9
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 544.40
-4.1% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 381.00
+37.0% above low
200-DMA
₹ 470.80
+10.9% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 486.82
+7.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+10.1%
1M +2.6%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
55.4
price / earnings
P/B
9.0
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 176,607 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.38%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 9.42
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 2026-06-30 · spot 522 · EOD 2026-06-08

Option writers expect range between 540 and 540+3.4% upside, +3.4% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
13,500 +5k
IV 38% Δ 0.78 θ -0.4 ν 0
490
321,750 +181k
IV 30% Δ -0.17 θ -0.2 ν 0
0
IV 65% Δ 0.67 θ -0.7 ν 0
495
73,125
IV 29% Δ -0.20 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,195,875 -22k
IV 29% Δ 0.76 θ -0.3 ν 0
500
667,125 +31k
IV 29% Δ -0.24 θ -0.2 ν 0
16,875 +3k
IV 29% Δ 0.71 θ -0.3 ν 0
505
52,875 +20k
IV 29% Δ -0.29 θ -0.3 ν 0
56,250 +2k
IV 29% Δ 0.66 θ -0.4 ν 0
510
97,875 +27k
IV 29% Δ -0.34 θ -0.3 ν 0
92,250 +52k
IV 29% Δ 0.61 θ -0.4 ν 0
515
151,875 +117k
IV 28% Δ -0.39 θ -0.3 ν 0
280,125 +41k
IV 28% Δ 0.56 θ -0.4 ν 1
520
466,875 -8k
IV 29% Δ -0.44 θ -0.3 ν 1
292,500 -85k
IV 29% Δ 0.51 θ -0.4 ν 1
525 MP
213,750 -49k
IV 28% Δ -0.50 θ -0.3 ν 1
577,125 +45k
IV 29% Δ 0.45 θ -0.4 ν 1
530
541,125 +220k
IV 29% Δ -0.55 θ -0.3 ν 1
347,625 +19k
IV 28% Δ 0.40 θ -0.4 ν 0
535
208,125 -20k
IV 28% Δ -0.60 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,765,125 +37k
IV 29% Δ 0.35 θ -0.3 ν 0
540 R S
925,875 +60k
IV 28% Δ -0.65 θ -0.2 ν 0
248,625 +9k
IV 29% Δ 0.30 θ -0.3 ν 0
545
96,750
IV 27% Δ -0.71 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,013,625 +3k
IV 29% Δ 0.26 θ -0.3 ν 0
550
97,875 -49k
IV 29% Δ -0.74 θ -0.2 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 522.15
Key Resistance (R) 540
Key Support (S) 540
Max Pain Strike (MP) 525
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 · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: VBL · Spot: ₹ 522.15 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · 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

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