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MARICO Marico Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods
₹ 815.15
-1.48%
1-year price · range ₹698–₹883

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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 +0.9%) on price weakness (-0.8%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about MARICO

In the last completed session, Marico Ltd. closed -0.80% with futures open interest moving +0.9%. 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 0.63, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹840 sits 3.0% 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 Marico Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
17,428,800
+162000 (+0.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.63
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 840
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 827.40
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
1,021,459
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
36.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 889.10
-8.3% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 690.30
+18.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 791.65
+3.0% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 850.88
-4.2% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+10.9%
1M -5.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
56.3
price / earnings
P/B
25.1
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 105,658 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.49%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 14.48
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 827 · EOD 2026-09-03

Option writers expect range between 790 and 900+8.8% upside, -4.5% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
38,400
IV 53% Δ 0.73 θ -0.8 ν 1
770
0
4,800
IV 52% Δ 0.70 θ -0.9 ν 1
780
313,200 +16k
3,600
IV 42% Δ 0.70 θ -0.7 ν 1
790 S
741,600 +8k
IV 19% Δ -0.14 θ -0.2 ν 0
24,000 -2k
IV 12% Δ 0.89 θ -0.2 ν 0
800
310,800 +16k
IV 18% Δ -0.20 θ -0.2 ν 1
1,200
IV 46% Δ 0.61 θ -0.8 ν 1
810
171,600 -14k
IV 18% Δ -0.29 θ -0.2 ν 1
84,000 +50k
IV 15% Δ 0.64 θ -0.3 ν 1
820
247,200 +19k
IV 18% Δ -0.38 θ -0.2 ν 1
273,600 +54k
IV 16% Δ 0.52 θ -0.3 ν 1
830
242,400 -63k
IV 18% Δ -0.48 θ -0.2 ν 1
538,800 +24k
IV 16% Δ 0.41 θ -0.3 ν 1
840 MP
356,400 -24k
IV 18% Δ -0.58 θ -0.2 ν 1
555,600 -2k
IV 16% Δ 0.31 θ -0.3 ν 1
850
252,000 +1k
IV 22% Δ -0.64 θ -0.2 ν 1
350,400 -38k
IV 17% Δ 0.22 θ -0.2 ν 1
860
200,400 -3k
IV 24% Δ -0.70 θ -0.2 ν 1
146,400 -15k
IV 17% Δ 0.16 θ -0.2 ν 1
870
12,000
588,000 +21k
880
44,400 -3k
IV 25% Δ -0.80 θ -0.2 ν 1
24,000 +9k
890
0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 827.40
Key Resistance (R) 900
Key Support (S) 790
Max Pain Strike (MP) 840
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 MARICO options · 2026-09-29 expiry

Underlying: MARICO · Spot: ₹ 827.40 · Expiry: 2026-09-29 · Lot: 1200

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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MARICO — frequently asked questions

What is the Marico Ltd. share price today?

MARICO is trading at ₹815.15 (-1.48% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Marico Ltd.?

MARICO (Marico Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 56.3.

What is the market cap of Marico Ltd.?

MARICO has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹105,658 crore.

Is MARICO near its 52-week high?

MARICO is trading -8.3% from its 52-week high of ₹889.10 as of 2026-09-04.

What is the RSI of MARICO?

The 14-day RSI of MARICO is 36.7, which is considered neutral.

Is MARICO above its 200-day moving average?

MARICO is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹791.65 (+3.0% away).

What is the F&O buildup in MARICO?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for MARICO options?

MARICO's option-chain max pain strike is ₹840 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.63, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying MARICO?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in MARICO 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.