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IDEA Vodafone Idea Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Telecommunication
₹ 13.49
-0.15%
1-year price · range ₹6–₹15

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +0.8%) on price weakness (-1.7%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about IDEA

In the last completed session, Vodafone Idea Ltd. closed -1.67% with futures open interest moving +0.8%. 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 0.44, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹14 sits 3.8% 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 Vodafone Idea Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Vodafone Idea Ltd. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
6,133,126,800
+50103975 (+0.8%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.44
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 14
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 13.51
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
248,927,583
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
40.2
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 15.34
-11.9% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 6.12
+120.8% above low
200-DMA
₹ 11.18
+20.8% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 14.08
-4.0% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+76.4%
1M -9.5%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Communication Services

P/E (TTM)
4.2
price / earnings
P/B
-4.1
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 146,155 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 3.21
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.

Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days

DateBrokerageCallTargetSource
2026-07-21 JP Morgan Downgrade TradingView
2026-07-20 JP Morgan Downgrade TradingView
2026-07-19 JP Morgan Downgrade TradingView
2026-07-18 JP Morgan Downgrade TradingView
2026-07-17 JP Morgan Downgrade TradingView
2026-07-16 JP Morgan Downgrade TradingView
2026-07-15 JP Morgan Downgrade TradingView
Analyst calls as reported in the business press — collected and matched by Strota, not recommendations. Targets are the reporting publication's figures.

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 14 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 13 and 15+11.0% upside, -3.8% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
4
3,073,425
0
8
2,215,725 -72k
10,578,300 -715k
IV 112% Δ 0.98 θ -0.0 ν 0
10
7,862,250
2,144,250
IV 237% Δ 0.79 θ -0.1 ν 0
11
9,291,750 -215k
13,079,925 -2645k
IV 73% Δ 0.89 θ -0.0 ν 0
12
50,461,350 +142k
77,979,225 +2930k
IV 49% Δ 0.73 θ -0.0 ν 0
13 S
184,191,075 +4288k
IV 41% Δ -0.24 θ -0.0 ν 0
336,861,675 +47030k
IV 50% Δ 0.32 θ -0.0 ν 0
14 MP
179,044,875 +857k
IV 41% Δ -0.72 θ -0.0 ν 0
522,410,775 -71547k
15 R
175,471,125 -17726k
274,535,475 +2072k
16
27,374,925 -10293k
IV 73% Δ -0.95 θ -0.0 ν 0
94,918,800 +1215k
17
8,291,100
99,207,300 -11008k
18
1,429,500
53,820,675 -572k
20
0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 13.51
Key Resistance (R) 15
Key Support (S) 13
Max Pain Strike (MP) 14
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 IDEA options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: IDEA · Spot: ₹ 13.51 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 71475

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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IDEA — frequently asked questions

What is the Vodafone Idea Ltd. share price today?

IDEA is trading at ₹13.49 (-0.15% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Vodafone Idea Ltd.?

IDEA (Vodafone Idea Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 4.2.

What is the market cap of Vodafone Idea Ltd.?

IDEA has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹146,155 crore.

Is IDEA near its 52-week high?

IDEA is trading -11.9% from its 52-week high of ₹15.34 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of IDEA?

The 14-day RSI of IDEA is 40.2, which is considered neutral.

Is IDEA above its 200-day moving average?

IDEA is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹11.18 (+20.8% away).

What is the F&O buildup in IDEA?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for IDEA options?

IDEA's option-chain max pain strike is ₹14 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.44, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying IDEA?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in IDEA 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 IDEA?

The most recent analyst call reported in the press is JP Morgan: Downgrade (2026-07-21). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.