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BRITANNIA Britannia Industries Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods · Nifty 50 Weight: 0.21%
₹ 5,482.00
+0.22%
1-year price · range ₹5,117–₹6,247

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.0%) on short-covering (OI down -1.6%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about BRITANNIA

In the last completed session, Britannia Industries Ltd. closed +1.03% with futures open interest moving -1.6%. 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 0.80 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹5,300 sits 3.3% below 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 Britannia Industries Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Britannia Industries Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building. The next scheduled earnings report is on 2026-08-05, with the consensus EPS estimate at ₹25.08333. Earnings days routinely override positioning signals — keep an eye on the calendar.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
2,324,500
-36625 (-1.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.80
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 5,300
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 5,470.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.000 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
158,603
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
2026-08-05
EPS est: 25.08333

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
62.0
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 6,336.00
-13.7% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 5,035.00
+8.6% above low
200-DMA
₹ 5,723.20
-4.4% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 5,271.98
+3.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-5.5%
1M +5.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
52.2
price / earnings
P/B
25.9
price / book
ROE
53.3%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 132,044 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.65%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 105.02
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 2026-07-28 · spot 5,470 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 4,800 and 5,700+4.2% upside, -12.2% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
39,125
5150
27,000 +0k
44,125 -1k
IV 25% Δ 0.94 θ -2.5 ν 1
5200
43,500 +5k
14,250 -1k
IV 23% Δ 0.91 θ -2.8 ν 1
5250
18,750 -1k
IV 28% Δ -0.13 θ -3.1 ν 2
46,875 -7k
IV 23% Δ 0.85 θ -3.7 ν 2
5300 MP
49,625 +3k
IV 27% Δ -0.19 θ -3.8 ν 2
19,750 -3k
IV 24% Δ 0.76 θ -4.8 ν 2
5350
36,125 -2k
IV 27% Δ -0.26 θ -4.4 ν 2
62,000 -13k
IV 24% Δ 0.67 θ -5.4 ν 3
5400
41,250 -7k
IV 26% Δ -0.34 θ -4.9 ν 3
49,625 +4k
IV 24% Δ 0.56 θ -5.7 ν 3
5450
29,375 +9k
IV 26% Δ -0.44 θ -5.1 ν 3
76,500 -4k
IV 25% Δ 0.46 θ -5.8 ν 3
5500
44,625 -26k
IV 25% Δ -0.54 θ -4.9 ν 3
21,125 +1k
IV 25% Δ 0.36 θ -5.5 ν 3
5550
3,625 -1k
IV 28% Δ -0.63 θ -5.1 ν 3
63,750 +3k
IV 26% Δ 0.28 θ -5.0 ν 3
5600
4,000 -1k
IV 30% Δ -0.70 θ -4.9 ν 3
24,500 +4k
IV 27% Δ 0.21 θ -4.3 ν 2
5650
0
IV 92% Δ -0.57 θ -19.0 ν 3
95,375 +9k
IV 27% Δ 0.15 θ -3.6 ν 2
5700 R
7,375
IV 28% Δ -0.84 θ -2.8 ν 2
17,750 +8k
5750
0
IV 95% Δ -0.62 θ -18.8 ν 3

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 5,470.00
Key Resistance (R) 5,700
Key Support (S) 4,800
Max Pain Strike (MP) 5,300
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 BRITANNIA options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: BRITANNIA · Spot: ₹ 5,470.00 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 125

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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BRITANNIA — frequently asked questions

What is the Britannia Industries Ltd. share price today?

BRITANNIA is trading at ₹5,482.00 (+0.22% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Britannia Industries Ltd.?

BRITANNIA (Britannia Industries Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 52.2.

What is the market cap of Britannia Industries Ltd.?

BRITANNIA has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹132,044 crore.

What is the ROE of Britannia Industries Ltd.?

BRITANNIA has a return on equity (ROE) of about 53.3%.

Is BRITANNIA near its 52-week high?

BRITANNIA is trading -13.7% from its 52-week high of ₹6,336.00 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of BRITANNIA?

The 14-day RSI of BRITANNIA is 62.0, which is considered neutral.

Is BRITANNIA above its 200-day moving average?

BRITANNIA is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹5,723.20 (-4.4% away).

What is the F&O buildup in BRITANNIA?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for BRITANNIA options?

BRITANNIA's option-chain max pain strike is ₹5,300 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.80, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying BRITANNIA?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in BRITANNIA 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.