IDEA Vodafone Idea Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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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.
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days
| Date | Brokerage | Call | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-07-28 · spot 14 · EOD 2026-07-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ||
| 8 | ||
|
IV 112%
Δ 0.98
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
10 | |
|
IV 237%
Δ 0.79
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
11 | |
|
IV 73%
Δ 0.89
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
12 | |
|
IV 49%
Δ 0.73
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
13 S |
IV 41%
Δ -0.24
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
|
IV 50%
Δ 0.32
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
14 MP |
IV 41%
Δ -0.72
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
| 15 R | ||
| 16 |
IV 73%
Δ -0.95
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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| 17 | ||
| 18 | ||
| 20 |
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for IDEA options · 2026-07-28 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.