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DMART Avenue Supermarts Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Consumer Services
₹ 3,770.00
+0.19%
1-year price · range ₹3,656–₹4,793

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.6%) on price weakness (-1.1%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about DMART

In the last completed session, Avenue Supermarts Ltd. closed -1.05% with futures open interest moving +1.6%. 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 0.58, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹3,850 sits 2.1% 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 Avenue Supermarts Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Avenue Supermarts Ltd. leans cautious into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
5,030,850
+76650 (+1.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.58
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 3,850
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 3,763.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
288,600
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
35.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 4,949.50
-23.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 3,600.00
+4.7% above low
200-DMA
₹ 4,021.35
-6.2% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 3,983.47
-5.4% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-20.8%
1M -4.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
80.1
price / earnings
P/B
10.0
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 245,897 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 47.04
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 2026-09-29 · spot 3,763 · EOD 2026-09-03

Option writers expect range between 3,600 and 4,000+6.3% upside, -4.3% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 77% Δ 0.71 θ -5.6 ν 3
3450
600
2,550 +0k
IV 37% Δ 0.80 θ -2.5 ν 3
3500
78,750 +3k
300
IV 43% Δ 0.73 θ -3.2 ν 3
3550
15,750
IV 22% Δ -0.13 θ -0.8 ν 2
11,400 +0k
IV 28% Δ 0.76 θ -2.2 ν 3
3600 S
278,400 +3k
IV 22% Δ -0.19 θ -1.1 ν 3
3,900
IV 34% Δ 0.67 θ -2.8 ν 4
3650
40,350 +1k
IV 21% Δ -0.26 θ -1.2 ν 3
23,400 +1k
IV 22% Δ 0.65 θ -2.0 ν 4
3700
99,600 +15k
IV 21% Δ -0.34 θ -1.3 ν 4
22,800 +5k
IV 22% Δ 0.57 θ -2.1 ν 4
3750
31,650 +0k
IV 21% Δ -0.43 θ -1.4 ν 4
187,050 +51k
IV 22% Δ 0.48 θ -2.1 ν 4
3800
210,150 +1k
IV 21% Δ -0.53 θ -1.3 ν 4
95,400 +3k
IV 23% Δ 0.39 θ -2.0 ν 4
3850 MP
24,900 -1k
IV 22% Δ -0.62 θ -1.2 ν 4
355,050 +36k
IV 23% Δ 0.31 θ -1.8 ν 3
3900
133,650 +0k
IV 22% Δ -0.70 θ -1.0 ν 3
112,050 +6k
IV 24% Δ 0.25 θ -1.6 ν 3
3950
12,000 +0k
IV 22% Δ -0.77 θ -0.8 ν 3
390,600 +21k
IV 24% Δ 0.19 θ -1.4 ν 3
4000 R
116,250 -1k
IV 20% Δ -0.86 θ -0.2 ν 2
120,300 +1k
IV 25% Δ 0.15 θ -1.2 ν 2
4050
2,100

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 3,762.95
Key Resistance (R) 4,000
Key Support (S) 3,600
Max Pain Strike (MP) 3,850
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 DMART options · 2026-09-29 expiry

Underlying: DMART · Spot: ₹ 3,762.95 · Expiry: 2026-09-29 · Lot: 150

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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DMART — frequently asked questions

What is the Avenue Supermarts Ltd. share price today?

DMART is trading at ₹3,770.00 (+0.19% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Avenue Supermarts Ltd.?

DMART (Avenue Supermarts Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 80.1.

What is the market cap of Avenue Supermarts Ltd.?

DMART has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹245,897 crore.

Is DMART near its 52-week high?

DMART is trading -23.8% from its 52-week high of ₹4,949.50 as of 2026-09-04.

What is the RSI of DMART?

The 14-day RSI of DMART is 35.7, which is considered neutral.

Is DMART above its 200-day moving average?

DMART is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹4,021.35 (-6.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in DMART?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for DMART options?

DMART's option-chain max pain strike is ₹3,850 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.58, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying DMART?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in DMART 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.