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

Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods
₹ 463.45
-0.97%
1-year price · range ₹401–₹541

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +0.7%) on price strength (+1.1%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about VBL

In the last completed session, Varun Beverages Ltd. closed +1.10% with futures open interest moving +0.7%. That combination — price rising while OI builds — is classified as a Long Buildup, meaning derivative traders are adding fresh bullish positions into strength rather than merely covering existing shorts. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.43, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹480 sits 3.6% 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. suggests upside momentum is building.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
55,139,925
+386325 (+0.7%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.43
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 480
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 468.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
5,338,033
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
34.6
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 555.80
-15.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 381.00
+22.8% above low
200-DMA
₹ 473.91
-1.2% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 510.15
-8.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-0.4%
1M -11.6%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
49.2
price / earnings
P/B
8.0
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 156,760 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.43%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 9.41
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 2026-07-28 · spot 468 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 490 and 550+17.5% upside, +4.7% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
16,575
420
411,825 -50k
51,000
430
289,425 -7k
133,875
440
512,550 -20k
238,425 -8k
IV 31% Δ 0.83 θ -0.4 ν 0
450
863,175 +14k
IV 34% Δ -0.19 θ -0.4 ν 0
573,750 -22k
IV 32% Δ 0.67 θ -0.6 ν 0
460
1,171,725 +95k
IV 33% Δ -0.34 θ -0.5 ν 0
651,525 -40k
IV 32% Δ 0.58 θ -0.6 ν 0
465
883,575 +105k
IV 33% Δ -0.42 θ -0.6 ν 0
1,677,900 +133k
IV 32% Δ 0.48 θ -0.6 ν 0
470
1,173,000 +3k
IV 34% Δ -0.52 θ -0.6 ν 0
0
475
272,850 -15k
IV 34% Δ -0.60 θ -0.6 ν 0
1,646,025 -202k
IV 33% Δ 0.31 θ -0.6 ν 0
480 MP
835,125 -40k
IV 36% Δ -0.68 θ -0.5 ν 0
0
485
330,225 -2k
IV 46% Δ -0.69 θ -0.7 ν 0
1,923,975 -106k
IV 34% Δ 0.18 θ -0.4 ν 0
490 S
1,207,425 -7k
IV 34% Δ -0.82 θ -0.3 ν 0
951,150 -2k
IV 36% Δ 0.14 θ -0.4 ν 0
495
246,075 -7k
IV 34% Δ -0.88 θ -0.2 ν 0
3,872,175 +364k
500
1,086,300 +1k
IV 39% Δ -0.88 θ -0.3 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 468.00
Key Resistance (R) 550
Key Support (S) 490
Max Pain Strike (MP) 480
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 · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: VBL · Spot: ₹ 468.00 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 1275

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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VBL — frequently asked questions

What is the Varun Beverages Ltd. share price today?

VBL is trading at ₹463.45 (-0.97% 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 49.2.

What is the market cap of Varun Beverages Ltd.?

VBL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹156,760 crore.

Is VBL near its 52-week high?

VBL is trading -15.8% from its 52-week high of ₹555.80 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of VBL?

The 14-day RSI of VBL is 34.6, which is considered neutral.

Is VBL above its 200-day moving average?

VBL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹473.91 (-1.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in VBL?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies VBL as Long Buildup (bias: bullish), 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 ₹480 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.43, 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.