VEDL Vedanta Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Analysis what the data is telling us about VEDL
In the last completed session, Vedanta Ltd. closed +3.52% with futures open interest moving -0.7%. That combination — price rising while OI shrinks — is classified as Short Covering. It typically reflects existing short sellers closing positions, not fresh buying. Short-covering rallies can be sharp but tend to fade without follow-through demand. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.45, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹270 sits 1.9% 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 Vedanta Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Vedanta Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
| Date | Side | Price | Value (Cr) | Counterparty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | SELL | ₹ 291.36 | 1,895.97 | TWIN STAR HOLDINGS LIMITED |
Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days
| Date | Brokerage | Call | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | Business Standard |
| 2026-07-20 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-07-20 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | Business Standard |
| 2026-07-19 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-07-19 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | Business Standard |
| 2026-07-18 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | Business Standard |
| 2026-07-18 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-07-17 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | Business Standard |
| 2026-07-17 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-07-17 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | NDTV Profit |
| 2026-07-16 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | Business Standard |
| 2026-07-16 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-07-28 · spot 262 · EOD 2026-07-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | ||
|
IV 239%
Δ 0.69
θ -2.2
ν 0
|
235 | |
|
IV 29%
Δ 0.99
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
240 | |
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.90
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
245 |
IV 44%
Δ -0.12
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.82
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
250 |
IV 42%
Δ -0.20
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.71
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
255 |
IV 41%
Δ -0.30
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.57
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
260 |
IV 41%
Δ -0.43
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 40%
Δ 0.43
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
265 |
IV 42%
Δ -0.56
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 41%
Δ 0.31
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
270 MP |
IV 43%
Δ -0.68
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 42%
Δ 0.21
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
275 |
IV 46%
Δ -0.76
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 45%
Δ 0.15
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
280 S |
IV 49%
Δ -0.82
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
| 285 |
IV 53%
Δ -0.86
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
| 290 |
IV 55%
Δ -0.90
θ -0.2
ν 0
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Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for VEDL options · 2026-07-28 expiry
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VEDL — frequently asked questions
What is the Vedanta Ltd. share price today?
VEDL is trading at ₹264.85 (+1.15% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Vedanta Ltd.?
VEDL (Vedanta Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 14.8.
What is the market cap of Vedanta Ltd.?
VEDL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹103,419 crore.
What is the ROE of Vedanta Ltd.?
VEDL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 20.4%.
Is VEDL near its 52-week high?
VEDL is trading -67.1% from its 52-week high of ₹795.00 as of 2026-07-20.
What is the RSI of VEDL?
The 14-day RSI of VEDL is 33.6, which is considered neutral.
Is VEDL above its 200-day moving average?
VEDL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹524.86 (-50.1% away).
What is the F&O buildup in VEDL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies VEDL as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for VEDL options?
VEDL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹270 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.45, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying VEDL?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in VEDL 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 VEDL?
The most recent analyst call reported in the press is Motilal Oswal: Initiate · Buy (2026-07-21). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.