VBL Varun Beverages Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Analysis what the data is telling us about VBL
In the last completed session, Varun Beverages Ltd. closed -1.72% with futures open interest moving +1.1%. 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 0.60, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹430 sits 5.5% 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 Varun Beverages Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Varun Beverages Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
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Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-09-29 · spot 407 · EOD 2026-09-03
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
|
IV 131%
Δ 0.73
θ -1.0
ν 0
|
350 | |
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.91
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
360 | |
|
IV 39%
Δ 0.85
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
370 | |
|
IV 35%
Δ 0.80
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
380 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.14
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 32%
Δ 0.73
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
390 |
IV 25%
Δ -0.23
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 29%
Δ 0.63
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
400 |
IV 24%
Δ -0.35
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.50
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
410 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.50
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.37
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
420 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.66
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 29%
Δ 0.26
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
430 R S MP |
IV 23%
Δ -0.79
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 29%
Δ 0.18
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
440 |
IV 21%
Δ -0.90
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
| 450 | ||
| 460 | ||
| 470 |
Chain Interpretation
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VBL — frequently asked questions
What is the Varun Beverages Ltd. share price today?
VBL is trading at ₹407.60 (+0.11% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Varun Beverages Ltd.?
VBL (Varun Beverages Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 40.7.
What is the market cap of Varun Beverages Ltd.?
VBL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹137,869 crore.
What is the ROE of Varun Beverages Ltd.?
VBL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 16.9%.
Is VBL near its 52-week high?
VBL is trading -26.7% from its 52-week high of ₹555.80 as of 2026-09-04.
What is the RSI of VBL?
The 14-day RSI of VBL is 36.4, which is considered neutral.
Is VBL above its 200-day moving average?
VBL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹470.15 (-13.3% away).
What is the F&O buildup in VBL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies VBL as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for VBL options?
VBL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹430 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.60, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying VBL?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in VBL 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.