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COLPAL Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods
₹ 2,092.90
-0.96%
1-year price · range ₹1,820–₹2,465

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+3.5%) on short-covering (OI down -5.3%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about COLPAL

In the last completed session, Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. closed +3.47% with futures open interest moving -5.3%. 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 0.75 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹2,080 sits 0.6% 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 Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building. The next scheduled earnings report is on 2026-07-29, with the consensus EPS estimate at ₹12.66. 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
4,821,300
-267575 (-5.3%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.75
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 2,080
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 2,113.10
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
320,482
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
2026-07-29
EPS est: 12.66

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
60.6
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 2,504.00
-15.6% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,782.00
+18.6% above low
200-DMA
₹ 2,106.65
+0.3% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 2,056.51
+2.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-12.1%
1M +5.8%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
42.9
price / earnings
P/B
35.9
price / book
ROE
81.6%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 56,924 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
2.29%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 48.81
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 2,113 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 2,000 and 2,100-0.6% upside, -5.3% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
179,575 -34k
IV 39% Δ 0.86 θ -2.2 ν 1
2000 S
288,200 +55k
87,725 -34k
IV 35% Δ 0.83 θ -2.1 ν 1
2020
132,000 -61k
83,875 -79k
IV 33% Δ 0.79 θ -2.3 ν 1
2040
149,875 +64k
IV 28% Δ -0.17 θ -1.4 ν 1
95,700 -29k
IV 33% Δ 0.73 θ -2.6 ν 1
2060
157,025 +59k
IV 27% Δ -0.23 θ -1.6 ν 1
150,975 +24k
IV 32% Δ 0.66 θ -2.7 ν 1
2080 MP
139,150 +29k
IV 26% Δ -0.31 θ -1.8 ν 1
306,350 -73k
IV 30% Δ 0.58 θ -2.7 ν 1
2100 R
204,050 +123k
IV 26% Δ -0.41 θ -1.9 ν 1
129,250 +85k
IV 30% Δ 0.49 θ -2.6 ν 1
2120
51,700 +45k
IV 26% Δ -0.52 θ -1.9 ν 1
127,600 +58k
IV 30% Δ 0.40 θ -2.5 ν 1
2140
46,475 +40k
IV 25% Δ -0.62 θ -1.8 ν 1
120,175
IV 30% Δ 0.31 θ -2.3 ν 1
2160
12,375 +3k
IV 25% Δ -0.72 θ -1.5 ν 1
48,675 +29k
IV 30% Δ 0.24 θ -2.0 ν 1
2180
1,100
IV 89% Δ -0.57 θ -7.1 ν 1
277,200 +18k
IV 30% Δ 0.18 θ -1.7 ν 1
2200
47,850 +6k
IV 25% Δ -0.87 θ -0.8 ν 1
219,450 +185k
IV 31% Δ 0.14 θ -1.5 ν 1
2220
2,200 -1k
IV 23% Δ -0.93 θ -0.2 ν 0
37,675 +18k
2240
0
IV 84% Δ -0.67 θ -6.1 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 2,113.10
Key Resistance (R) 2,100
Key Support (S) 2,000
Max Pain Strike (MP) 2,080
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 COLPAL options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: COLPAL · Spot: ₹ 2,113.10 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 275

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

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COLPAL — frequently asked questions

What is the Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. share price today?

COLPAL is trading at ₹2,092.90 (-0.96% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd.?

COLPAL (Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 42.9.

What is the market cap of Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd.?

COLPAL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹56,924 crore.

What is the ROE of Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd.?

COLPAL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 81.6%.

Is COLPAL near its 52-week high?

COLPAL is trading -15.6% from its 52-week high of ₹2,504.00 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of COLPAL?

The 14-day RSI of COLPAL is 60.6, which is considered neutral.

Is COLPAL above its 200-day moving average?

COLPAL is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹2,106.65 (+0.3% away).

What is the F&O buildup in COLPAL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for COLPAL options?

COLPAL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹2,080 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.75, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying COLPAL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in COLPAL 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.