VEDL Vedanta Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Metals & Mining · F&O lot size: 1,150VEDL lot size: 1,150 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹2.80 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹243.20. All F&O lot sizes →
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VEDL Seasonality month by month since 1996 · adjusted month-end closes
VEDL in October: closed the month higher in 14 of 30 years (1996–2025), with a median move of -0.0% and an average of +0.5%.
Years the month closed higher / years with data, and the median monthly move. Past patterns, not a forecast: most months are close to a coin toss.
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Analysis what the data is telling us about VEDL
In the last completed session, Vedanta Ltd. closed -1.62% with futures open interest moving +2.4%. 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 0.57, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹255 sits 4.9% 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. suggests further downside pressure is likely.
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Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history
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Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-09-03 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-09-02 | ICICI Securities | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-09-02 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-09-02 | Citi | Downgrade · Sell | ₹265 | Investment Guru India |
| 2026-09-01 | ICICI Securities | Initiate · Buy | — | economictimes.com |
| 2026-08-30 | ICICI Securities | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-08-27 | ICICI Securities | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-08-26 | ICICI Securities | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-08-25 | ICICI Securities | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-08-24 | ICICI Securities | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
| 2026-08-24 | Motilal Oswal | Initiate · Buy | — | The Economic Times |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
VEDL Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 243 · EOD 2026-10-19
VEDL option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.57 · max pain ₹255 · highest call OI at ₹260 · highest put OI at ₹250 · underlying ₹243.20. One lot is 1,150 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 33.2%, IV rank 68 and IV percentile 46 over the past year (range 1.6%–48.5%); 20-day historical volatility 35.5%.
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
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IV 53%
Δ 0.97
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
210 |
IV 53%
Δ -0.03
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 43%
Δ 0.95
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
220 |
IV 43%
Δ -0.05
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 39%
Δ 0.92
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
225 |
IV 39%
Δ -0.08
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 37%
Δ 0.86
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
230 |
IV 37%
Δ -0.14
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 35%
Δ 0.77
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
235 |
IV 35%
Δ -0.23
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 33%
Δ 0.63
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
240 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.37
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
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IV 33%
Δ 0.46
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
245 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.54
θ -0.3
ν 0
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IV 34%
Δ 0.31
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
250 S |
IV 34%
Δ -0.69
θ -0.2
ν 0
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IV 36%
Δ 0.20
θ -0.2
ν 0
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255 MP |
IV 36%
Δ -0.80
θ -0.2
ν 0
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IV 39%
Δ 0.13
θ -0.2
ν 0
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260 R |
IV 39%
Δ -0.87
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 41%
Δ 0.09
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
265 |
IV 41%
Δ -0.91
θ -0.1
ν 0
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|
IV 44%
Δ 0.06
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
270 |
IV 44%
Δ -0.94
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 46%
Δ 0.04
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
275 |
IV 46%
Δ -0.96
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 49%
Δ 0.03
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
280 |
IV 49%
Δ -0.97
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
|
IV 54%
Δ 0.03
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
285 |
IV 54%
Δ -0.97
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
|
IV 57%
Δ 0.02
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
290 |
IV 57%
Δ -0.98
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
|
IV 61%
Δ 0.02
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
295 |
IV 61%
Δ -0.98
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
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VEDL — frequently asked questions
What is the Vedanta Ltd. share price today?
VEDL is trading at ₹243.20 (-1.18% 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 10.2.
What is the market cap of Vedanta Ltd.?
VEDL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹94,965 crore.
Is VEDL near its 52-week high?
VEDL is trading -69.4% from its 52-week high of ₹795.00 as of 2026-10-19.
What is the RSI of VEDL?
The 14-day RSI of VEDL is 37.2, which is considered neutral.
Is VEDL above its 200-day moving average?
VEDL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹441.70 (-44.9% away).
What is the F&O buildup in VEDL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies VEDL as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), 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 ₹255 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.57, 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 (2026-09-04). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.