IDEA Vodafone Idea Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Telecommunication · F&O lot size: 71,475IDEA lot size: 71,475 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹8.78 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹12.28. All F&O lot sizes →
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IDEA Seasonality month by month since 2007 · adjusted month-end closes
IDEA in October: closed the month higher in 7 of 19 years (2007–2025), with a median move of -3.7% and an average of -7.8%.
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.
Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about IDEA
In the last completed session, Vodafone Idea Ltd. closed -2.46% with futures open interest moving +0.3%. Positioning is neutral — neither side is decisively adding or unwinding right now. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.56, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹14 sits 14.0% 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. is balanced between accumulation and distribution forces.
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 · Communication Services
Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days
| Date | Brokerage | Call | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-10-08 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-10-07 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-10-06 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-10-05 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-10-04 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-10-03 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-10-02 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-10-01 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-09-29 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-09-28 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-09-27 | Jefferies | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
IDEA Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 12 · EOD 2026-10-19
IDEA option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.56 · max pain ₹14 · highest call OI at ₹14 · highest put OI at ₹12 · underlying ₹12.28. One lot is 71,475 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 45.4%, IV rank 30 and IV percentile 39 over the past year (range 31.4%–78.2%); 20-day historical volatility 39.1%.
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
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| 6 |
IV 212%
Δ -0.01
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 71%
Δ 0.98
θ -0.0
ν 0
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10 |
IV 71%
Δ -0.02
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 57%
Δ 0.92
θ -0.0
ν 0
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11 |
IV 57%
Δ -0.08
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 45%
Δ 0.66
θ -0.0
ν 0
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12 S |
IV 45%
Δ -0.34
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 41%
Δ 0.20
θ -0.0
ν 0
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13 |
IV 41%
Δ -0.80
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 56%
Δ 0.07
θ -0.0
ν 0
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14 R MP |
IV 56%
Δ -0.93
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 73%
Δ 0.04
θ -0.0
ν 0
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15 |
IV 73%
Δ -0.96
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 83%
Δ 0.02
θ -0.0
ν 0
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16 |
IV 83%
Δ -0.98
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 98%
Δ 0.02
θ -0.0
ν 0
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17 |
IV 98%
Δ -0.98
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 113%
Δ 0.01
θ -0.0
ν 0
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18 | |
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IV 126%
Δ 0.01
θ -0.0
ν 0
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19 |
IV 126%
Δ -0.99
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 139%
Δ 0.01
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ν 0
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20 |
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for IDEA options · 2026-10-27 expiry
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IDEA — frequently asked questions
What is the Vodafone Idea Ltd. share price today?
IDEA is trading at ₹12.28 (-2.46% 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 3.6.
What is the market cap of Vodafone Idea Ltd.?
IDEA has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹133,045 crore.
Is IDEA near its 52-week high?
IDEA is trading -22.2% from its 52-week high of ₹15.79 as of 2026-10-19.
What is the RSI of IDEA?
The 14-day RSI of IDEA is 34.2, which is considered neutral.
Is IDEA above its 200-day moving average?
IDEA is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹12.34 (-0.5% away).
What is the F&O buildup in IDEA?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies IDEA as Neutral (bias: neutral), 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 0.56, 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 Jefferies: Initiate · Buy (2026-10-09). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.