VBL Varun Beverages Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Fast Moving Consumer GoodsSmart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about VBL
In the last completed session, Varun Beverages Ltd. closed +0.75% 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 0.44, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹440 sits 2.3% 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 Varun Beverages Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Varun Beverages Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
Quote Details key metrics & weights
Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Consumer Defensive
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 438 · EOD 2026-08-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
| 380 | ||
|
IV 108%
Δ 0.86
θ -1.4
ν 0
|
390 | |
|
IV 53%
Δ 0.95
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
400 | |
| 410 | ||
|
IV 19%
Δ 0.98
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
420 | |
|
IV 22%
Δ 0.81
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
430 |
IV 25%
Δ -0.22
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 22%
Δ 0.45
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
440 S MP |
IV 24%
Δ -0.55
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
|
IV 25%
Δ 0.17
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
450 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.79
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
| 460 |
IV 43%
Δ -0.85
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
|
| 470 |
IV 56%
Δ -0.87
θ -0.6
ν 0
|
|
| 480 |
IV 68%
Δ -0.89
θ -0.7
ν 0
|
|
| 490 | ||
| 500 R |
IV 70%
Δ -0.96
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
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VBL — frequently asked questions
What is the Varun Beverages Ltd. share price today?
VBL is trading at ₹430.10 (-1.87% 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 42.4.
What is the market cap of Varun Beverages Ltd.?
VBL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹146,004 crore.
What is the ROE of Varun Beverages Ltd.?
VBL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 16.9%.
Is VBL near its 52-week high?
VBL is trading -21.1% from its 52-week high of ₹555.80 as of 2026-08-20.
What is the RSI of VBL?
The 14-day RSI of VBL is 41.9, which is considered neutral.
Is VBL above its 200-day moving average?
VBL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹472.69 (-7.3% away).
What is the F&O buildup in VBL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies VBL as Short Covering (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 ₹440 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.44, 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.