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MARICO Marico Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods
₹ 849.25
-1.06%
1-year price · range ₹699–₹881

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +1.9%) on price strength (+0.8%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about MARICO

In the last completed session, Marico Ltd. closed +0.76% with futures open interest moving +1.9%. 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 0.62, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹860 sits 1.3% 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 Marico Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Marico Ltd. leans constructive into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
17,619,600
+330000 (+1.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.62
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 860
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 858.35
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
815,655
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
51.2
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 889.10
-3.5% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 690.30
+24.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 785.91
+9.2% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 847.19
+1.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+19.1%
1M -0.5%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive

P/E (TTM)
58.2
price / earnings
P/B
26.2
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 110,078 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.47%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 14.59
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 2026-08-25 · spot 858 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 800 and 900+4.8% upside, -6.8% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
204,000
800 S
921,600 -29k
12,000
810
394,800 -2k
19,200
820
229,200 -16k
31,200
830
360,000 -35k
64,800 -63k
840
159,600 -62k
IV 22% Δ -0.16 θ -0.6 ν 0
260,400 -101k
850
570,000 -9k
IV 22% Δ -0.32 θ -0.8 ν 0
967,200 -162k
IV 11% Δ 0.46 θ -0.6 ν 0
860 MP
484,800 -240k
IV 26% Δ -0.51 θ -1.1 ν 0
492,000 -125k
IV 15% Δ 0.21 θ -0.5 ν 0
870
280,800 -48k
IV 33% Δ -0.64 θ -1.3 ν 0
850,800 -159k
880
357,600 -5k
IV 29% Δ -0.78 θ -0.8 ν 0
940,800 -95k
890
175,200 -23k
IV 45% Δ -0.77 θ -1.4 ν 0
1,392,000 -166k
900 R
225,600 -2k
IV 42% Δ -0.85 θ -1.0 ν 0
262,800 -12k
910
8,400
IV 51% Δ -0.85 θ -1.2 ν 0
339,600 -14k
920
16,800
IV 45% Δ -0.92 θ -0.6 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 858.34
Key Resistance (R) 900
Key Support (S) 800
Max Pain Strike (MP) 860
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 MARICO options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: MARICO · Spot: ₹ 858.34 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 1200

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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MARICO — frequently asked questions

What is the Marico Ltd. share price today?

MARICO is trading at ₹849.25 (-1.06% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Marico Ltd.?

MARICO (Marico Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 58.2.

What is the market cap of Marico Ltd.?

MARICO has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹110,078 crore.

Is MARICO near its 52-week high?

MARICO is trading -3.5% from its 52-week high of ₹889.10 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of MARICO?

The 14-day RSI of MARICO is 51.2, which is considered neutral.

Is MARICO above its 200-day moving average?

MARICO is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹785.91 (+9.2% away).

What is the F&O buildup in MARICO?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies MARICO as Long Buildup (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for MARICO options?

MARICO's option-chain max pain strike is ₹860 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.62, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying MARICO?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in MARICO 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.