Varun Beverages Limited

NSE: VBLFast Moving Consumer GoodsLot size: 1275

Varun Beverages Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹407.60Updated 4 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.58Bearish signal
Max Pain
₹430Spot below by ₹22
Total CE OI
31.06MCall writers
Total PE OI
17.98MPut writers
OI Buildup Signal
Neutral
Price movement < 0.3% threshold
Put-Call Ratio Gauge
0 — Bearish1.0 — Neutral2.0+ — Bullish
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OI Buildup Pattern

The current open‑interest (OI) landscape shows a neutral buildup, meaning price movement is flat while OI remains unchanged. With the spot price static at ₹407.6 and total OI stable at 3,10,64,100 contracts, there is no discernible dominance of long or short participants. This equilibrium suggests that neither bullish nor bearish positioning is intensifying for this expiry.

Put‑Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) stands at 0.579, marginally lower than yesterday’s 0.60, indicating a slight tilt toward call‑option demand relative to puts. The day‑over‑day dip reflects a modest reduction in protective put buying or an increase in speculative call buying, without a dramatic shift in market sentiment.

Futures OI

Futures open interest registers zero change, with the OI level remaining flat at 0 contracts for the day. Such a static futures OI implies that market participants are not adding new speculative exposure nor unwinding existing positions in the underlying index for this expiry.

Data Summary

The key takeaway is a stable total OI of 3,10,64,100 contracts alongside a neutral buildup, reinforcing a balanced positioning environment as of 2026‑09‑04. Investors appear to be awaiting further market catalysts before committing additional capital, keeping the open‑interest profile largely unchanged. Consequently, the expiry remains a focal point for monitoring any shifts in volatility or macro‑economic data releases significantly today.

Data as of 2026-09-04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Varun Beverages Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
Varun Beverages Limited's current PCR is 0.58. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. Varun Beverages Limited's PCR of 0.58 indicates bearish sentiment.
What is Varun Beverages Limited OI buildup type today?
Varun Beverages Limited is currently showing neutral positioning with no significant directional bias. This is determined by comparing today's price change direction with the direction of total OI change — using the standard F&O buildup classification framework.
What is total CE and PE open interest for Varun Beverages Limited?
Varun Beverages Limited has total CE (call) OI of 31064100 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 17978775 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.58.
How is open interest analysis useful for Varun Beverages Limited trading?
OI analysis for Varun Beverages Limited helps identify institutional positioning. High CE OI at a strike = call writers defending that level (resistance). High PE OI = put writers defending that level (support). The buildup type tells you whether smart money is building fresh positions (bullish/bearish) or exiting existing ones.
What is the max pain for Varun Beverages Limited?
Varun Beverages Limited's max pain is ₹430 — the strike price where option writers (sellers) collectively suffer the least financial loss at expiry. The current spot price vs max pain deviation guides near-term directional bias into expiry.