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VOLTAS Voltas Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Consumer Durables
₹ 1,285.00
+0.78%
1-year price · range ₹1,228–₹1,547

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.1%) on short-covering (OI down -1.2%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about VOLTAS

In the last completed session, Voltas Ltd. closed +1.11% with futures open interest moving -1.2%. That combination — price rising while OI shrinks — is classified as Short Covering. It typically reflects existing short sellers closing positions, not fresh buying. Short-covering rallies can be sharp but tend to fade without follow-through demand. The option PCR of 0.98 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹1,320 sits 2.7% 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 Voltas Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Voltas Ltd. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
7,496,250
-95250 (-1.2%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.98
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,320
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,275.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
804,769
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
42.3
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,582.50
-18.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,186.80
+8.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,368.25
-6.1% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,308.33
-1.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-4.2%
1M +1.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Cyclical

P/E (TTM)
113.2
price / earnings
P/B
6.7
price / book
ROE
5.7%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 42,519 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.31%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 11.35
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 2026-08-25 · spot 1,285 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 1,300 and 1,400+8.9% upside, +1.2% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
61,125 -18k
IV 41% Δ 0.89 θ -0.8 ν 1
1160
64,500 +19k
21,375
1180
54,750 -8k
IV 38% Δ -0.13 θ -0.6 ν 1
24,750 +2k
IV 44% Δ 0.79 θ -1.2 ν 1
1200
428,625 +158k
IV 37% Δ -0.17 θ -0.7 ν 1
21,000 +1k
IV 36% Δ 0.77 θ -1.1 ν 1
1220
112,875 +1k
IV 36% Δ -0.23 θ -0.8 ν 1
24,000 +1k
IV 40% Δ 0.69 θ -1.3 ν 1
1240
87,375 +1k
IV 36% Δ -0.29 θ -0.9 ν 1
28,500 +3k
IV 40% Δ 0.62 θ -1.4 ν 1
1260
174,000 +36k
IV 36% Δ -0.37 θ -1.0 ν 1
76,125 +25k
IV 38% Δ 0.55 θ -1.4 ν 1
1280
266,625 +79k
IV 35% Δ -0.45 θ -1.0 ν 1
427,875 +140k
IV 38% Δ 0.48 θ -1.4 ν 1
1300 S
429,000 +34k
IV 36% Δ -0.53 θ -1.0 ν 1
322,500 +40k
IV 39% Δ 0.40 θ -1.3 ν 1
1320 MP
114,375 +3k
IV 36% Δ -0.61 θ -1.0 ν 1
333,000 -17k
IV 39% Δ 0.34 θ -1.2 ν 1
1340
85,125 +3k
IV 33% Δ -0.69 θ -0.8 ν 1
280,875 -27k
IV 38% Δ 0.27 θ -1.1 ν 1
1360
94,875 +3k
IV 33% Δ -0.77 θ -0.6 ν 1
85,875 +4k
IV 38% Δ 0.22 θ -1.0 ν 1
1380
18,750 +1k
IV 33% Δ -0.82 θ -0.5 ν 1
448,875 -23k
IV 39% Δ 0.17 θ -0.9 ν 1
1400 R
96,000
IV 47% Δ -0.78 θ -0.9 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,284.99
Key Resistance (R) 1,400
Key Support (S) 1,300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,320
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 VOLTAS options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: VOLTAS · Spot: ₹ 1,284.99 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 375

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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VOLTAS — frequently asked questions

What is the Voltas Ltd. share price today?

VOLTAS is trading at ₹1,285.00 (+0.78% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Voltas Ltd.?

VOLTAS (Voltas Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 113.2.

What is the market cap of Voltas Ltd.?

VOLTAS has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹42,519 crore.

What is the ROE of Voltas Ltd.?

VOLTAS has a return on equity (ROE) of about 5.7%.

Is VOLTAS near its 52-week high?

VOLTAS is trading -18.8% from its 52-week high of ₹1,582.50 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of VOLTAS?

The 14-day RSI of VOLTAS is 42.3, which is considered neutral.

Is VOLTAS above its 200-day moving average?

VOLTAS is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,368.25 (-6.1% away).

What is the F&O buildup in VOLTAS?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for VOLTAS options?

VOLTAS's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,320 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.98, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying VOLTAS?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in VOLTAS 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.