HINDUNILVR Hindustan Unilever Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods · Nifty 50 weight (est.): 1.35% · F&O lot size: 300HINDUNILVR lot size: 300 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹5.56 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹1,853.21. All F&O lot sizes →
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HINDUNILVR Seasonality month by month since 1996 · adjusted month-end closes
HINDUNILVR in October: closed the month higher in 9 of 30 years (1996–2025), with a median move of -3.5% and an average of -3.0%.
Years the month closed higher / years with data, and the median monthly move. Past patterns, not a forecast: most months are close to a coin toss.
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Analysis what the data is telling us about HINDUNILVR
In the last completed session, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. closed -1.44% with futures open interest moving +1.7%. 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 0.51, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,900 sits 2.5% 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 Hindustan Unilever Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Hindustan Unilever Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
Quote Details key metrics & weights
Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive
Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
| Date | Side | Price | Value (Cr) | Counterparty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | BUY | ₹ 2,160.10 | 27.04 | THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794 |
| 2026-06-24 | SELL | ₹ 2,160.10 | 27.04 | THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MTBJ400045828 |
Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days
| Date | Brokerage | Call | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Nuvama | Buy | — | livemint.com |
| 2026-09-08 | Nuvama | Buy | — | Livemint |
| 2026-09-07 | Nuvama | Buy | — | Livemint |
| 2026-09-06 | Nuvama | Buy | — | Livemint |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
HINDUNILVR Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 1,853 · EOD 2026-10-19
HINDUNILVR option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.51 · max pain ₹1,900 · highest call OI at ₹1,900 · highest put OI at ₹1,860 · underlying ₹1,853.21. One lot is 300 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 15.8%, IV rank 50 and IV percentile 17 over the past year (range 0.9%–30.9%); 20-day historical volatility 25.2%.
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
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IV 37%
Δ 0.98
θ -0.6
ν 0
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1660 |
IV 37%
Δ -0.02
θ -0.3
ν 0
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IV 33%
Δ 0.98
θ -0.5
ν 0
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1680 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.02
θ -0.2
ν 0
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IV 29%
Δ 0.98
θ -0.5
ν 0
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1700 |
IV 29%
Δ -0.02
θ -0.2
ν 0
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IV 27%
Δ 0.98
θ -0.6
ν 0
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1720 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.02
θ -0.3
ν 0
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IV 25%
Δ 0.97
θ -0.6
ν 0
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1740 |
IV 25%
Δ -0.03
θ -0.3
ν 0
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IV 23%
Δ 0.96
θ -0.7
ν 0
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1760 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.04
θ -0.3
ν 0
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IV 21%
Δ 0.93
θ -0.8
ν 0
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1780 |
IV 21%
Δ -0.07
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
|
IV 19%
Δ 0.89
θ -0.9
ν 1
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1800 |
IV 19%
Δ -0.11
θ -0.6
ν 1
|
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IV 18%
Δ 0.81
θ -1.1
ν 1
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1820 |
IV 18%
Δ -0.19
θ -0.8
ν 1
|
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IV 17%
Δ 0.69
θ -1.2
ν 1
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1840 |
IV 17%
Δ -0.31
θ -0.9
ν 1
|
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IV 16%
Δ 0.52
θ -1.2
ν 1
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1860 S |
IV 16%
Δ -0.48
θ -0.9
ν 1
|
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IV 16%
Δ 0.34
θ -1.1
ν 1
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1880 |
IV 16%
Δ -0.66
θ -0.8
ν 1
|
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IV 16%
Δ 0.20
θ -0.8
ν 1
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1900 R MP |
IV 16%
Δ -0.80
θ -0.5
ν 1
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IV 18%
Δ 0.12
θ -0.7
ν 1
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1920 |
IV 18%
Δ -0.88
θ -0.3
ν 1
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IV 20%
Δ 0.08
θ -0.5
ν 0
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1940 |
IV 20%
Δ -0.92
θ -0.2
ν 0
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IV 22%
Δ 0.06
θ -0.5
ν 0
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1960 |
IV 22%
Δ -0.94
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 23%
Δ 0.04
θ -0.3
ν 0
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1980 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.96
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 25%
Δ 0.03
θ -0.3
ν 0
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2000 |
IV 25%
Δ -0.97
θ +0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 27%
Δ 0.02
θ -0.2
ν 0
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2020 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.98
θ +0.1
ν 0
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IV 30%
Δ 0.02
θ -0.3
ν 0
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2040 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.98
θ +0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 31%
Δ 0.01
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
2060 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.98
θ +0.2
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
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HINDUNILVR — frequently asked questions
What is the Hindustan Unilever Ltd. share price today?
HINDUNILVR is trading at ₹1,853.20 (-2.14% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?
HINDUNILVR (Hindustan Unilever Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 41.5.
What is the market cap of Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?
HINDUNILVR has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹435,426 crore.
Is HINDUNILVR near its 52-week high?
HINDUNILVR is trading -30.5% from its 52-week high of ₹2,667.20 as of 2026-10-19.
What is the RSI of HINDUNILVR?
The 14-day RSI of HINDUNILVR is 42.0, which is considered neutral.
Is HINDUNILVR above its 200-day moving average?
HINDUNILVR is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹2,157.40 (-14.1% away).
What is the F&O buildup in HINDUNILVR?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies HINDUNILVR as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for HINDUNILVR options?
HINDUNILVR's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,900 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.51, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying HINDUNILVR?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in HINDUNILVR 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.
What is the latest broker call on HINDUNILVR?
The most recent analyst call reported in the press is Nuvama: Buy (2026-09-09). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.