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VBL Varun Beverages Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods
₹ 533.40
-0.67%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +3.9%) on price weakness (-0.8%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about VBL

In the last completed session, Varun Beverages Ltd. closed -0.76% with futures open interest moving +3.9%. 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 0.43, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹530 sits 0.6% below 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. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
52,489,500
+1962600 (+3.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.43
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 530
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 537.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
4,501,572
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
56.7
price / earnings
P/B
9.2
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 180,412 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.37%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 9.40
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 2026-06-30 · spot 533 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 540 and 540+1.2% upside, +1.2% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
13,500
505
24,750 -2k
IV 28% Δ -0.20 θ -0.2 ν 0
42,750 +4k
IV 31% Δ 0.74 θ -0.3 ν 0
510
91,125 -31k
IV 27% Δ -0.24 θ -0.2 ν 0
7,875 +3k
IV 31% Δ 0.70 θ -0.3 ν 1
515
0
IV 68% Δ -0.38 θ -0.7 ν 1
181,125 +5k
IV 30% Δ 0.66 θ -0.4 ν 1
520
504,000 -22k
IV 27% Δ -0.33 θ -0.2 ν 1
191,250 +6k
IV 29% Δ 0.62 θ -0.4 ν 1
525
244,125 +13k
IV 26% Δ -0.37 θ -0.2 ν 1
375,750 +37k
IV 30% Δ 0.57 θ -0.4 ν 1
530 MP
322,875 -43k
IV 26% Δ -0.42 θ -0.2 ν 1
388,125 +147k
IV 30% Δ 0.53 θ -0.4 ν 1
535
274,500 +32k
IV 26% Δ -0.48 θ -0.2 ν 1
1,617,750 -18k
IV 30% Δ 0.48 θ -0.4 ν 1
540 R S
871,875 -12k
IV 26% Δ -0.53 θ -0.2 ν 1
241,875 +2k
IV 29% Δ 0.43 θ -0.3 ν 1
545
100,125 +28k
IV 26% Δ -0.58 θ -0.2 ν 1
961,875 +12k
IV 29% Δ 0.39 θ -0.3 ν 1
550
155,250 -7k
IV 26% Δ -0.63 θ -0.2 ν 1
96,750 -15k
IV 29% Δ 0.35 θ -0.3 ν 1
555
0
IV 71% Δ -0.53 θ -0.7 ν 1
615,375 +28k
IV 29% Δ 0.30 θ -0.3 ν 1
560
54,000
IV 18% Δ -0.81 θ -0.1 ν 0
99,000 +33k
IV 29% Δ 0.27 θ -0.3 ν 0
565
5,625
IV 33% Δ -0.70 θ -0.2 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 533.40
Key Resistance (R) 540
Key Support (S) 540
Max Pain Strike (MP) 530
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 VBL options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: VBL · Spot: ₹ 533.40 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 1125

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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