📅 Vodafone Idea Limited Seasonality

Vodafone Idea Limited (IDEA) has ended October higher in 7 of the last 19 years (37%), with an average October move of -7.8%. The strongest October was 2017 (+19.9%) and the weakest was 2008 (-43.4%).

IDEA · data since 2007 (20 yrs) Prices through 16 Oct 2026
7/19
Octobers closed higher
-7.8%
Avg October move
-2.8%
October so far
November
Best month · avg +7.6%
October
Weakest month · avg -7.8%
20
Years of history
Current month: October 2026 historically up 37% of years (7/19) avg -7.8% best 2017 +19.9% worst 2008 -43.4% so far -2.8%

Vodafone Idea Limited's historically strongest month is November — up in 14 of 19 years (74%) with an average gain of +7.6%. The weakest month has been October, averaging -7.8% with gains in only 7 of 19 years.

📊 Average return by month

2007–2026 · completed months only
Bars above the zero line are months IDEA typically gained; hover for hit rates.

🗓️ Month-by-month returns (2007–2026)

dashed cell = current month to date
Year JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg -3.5-5.0-3.8+4.0+6.0+4.4-0.2-2.9+3.3-7.8+7.6+5.1
Up % 47%26%37%55%50%55%50%40%45%37%74%58%
2026 +3.8 -5.2 -19.5 +19.8 +36.9 +3.4 -10.0 +10.1 -9.6 -2.8 · ·
2025 +14.0 -16.6 -9.9 +4.7 -2.8 +7.4 -7.0 -6.1 +25.3 +7.4 +14.1 +8.0
2024 -10.3 -4.9 -2.9 -0.4 +15.5 +17.3 -9.1 -3.9 -33.8 -21.6 +3.0 -5.0
2023 -10.8 -3.5 -14.7 +19.8 +3.6 +3.5 +11.4 +9.0 +28.7 +1.7 +10.1 +22.6
2022 -30.6 -3.3 -6.3 -1.6 +1.1 -12.5 +4.2 +3.4 -2.8 -2.8 -3.5 -4.2
2021 +5.2 +0.9 -18.1 -9.7 +3.6 +15.0 -17.1 -26.1 +95.1 -19.7 +15.7 +38.9
2020 -13.8 -27.4 -19.5 +35.5 +56.0 +61.8 -20.8 +21.4 -6.4 -8.4 +12.0 +8.7
2019 -20.3 -0.7 -3.0 -11.7 -9.7 -12.9 -43.6 -21.9 +15.0 -36.6 +75.6 -10.2
2018 -13.9 -9.9 -9.5 -8.9 -11.1 -3.5 -7.6 -10.0 -21.9 +0.3 -8.7 +7.0
2017 +48.5 +5.2 -25.9 +0.1 -6.9 +6.6 +8.4 -1.9 -14.6 +19.9 +1.7 +14.5
2016 -28.2 +1.1 +5.7 +7.6 -3.0 -7.3 -1.8 -10.7 -14.8 -3.6 +1.6 -4.3
2015 +0.7 -0.1 +18.9 -4.9 -1.0 +1.7 -1.6 -10.1 -3.7 -6.3 +1.0 +1.6
2014 -14.0 -10.2 +6.6 -2.0 +2.3 -3.9 +18.4 +3.2 +2.8 -2.0 -2.5 -3.1
2013 +8.8 +4.1 -3.1 +16.5 -1.3 +8.0 +19.4 -5.4 +5.4 +2.7 +1.6 -4.9
2012 +15.8 -0.9 +4.5 -20.5 -3.2 -0.3 +5.5 -6.6 +14.3 +0.4 +13.4 +7.0
2011 +0.4 -17.6 +17.2 +2.1 -0.4 +16.3 +18.2 +5.9 -1.4 -4.0 +3.5 -16.0
2010 +0.7 +4.5 +7.2 -6.6 -17.4 +17.5 +19.0 +1.4 +2.9 -8.4 +7.6 -4.1
2009 -10.7 +0.0 +6.6 +16.3 +44.5 -15.3 +10.7 +2.7 -7.2 -30.8 -2.1 +13.9
2008 -11.2 -10.9 -6.6 +2.8 +3.2 -14.2 -5.7 -6.4 -8.8 -43.4 +10.1 +12.4
2007 · · · +20.7 +10.2 -1.1 +4.1 -5.3 +2.1 +7.9 -9.2 +13.4

🏆 Top 25 seasonal picks — October 2026

ranked walk-forward on historical consistency · median stock so far: -1.9%
#StockRecordWin %Avg returnSo far
1 MUTHOOTFIN Muthoot Finance Limited 13/15 yrs up 87% +4.4% -5.1%
2 POKARNA Pokarna Limited 9/10 yrs up 90% +9.7% +1.2%
3 STYRENIX Styrenix Performance Materials Limited 18/22 yrs up 82% +3.7% +2.3%
4 TBZ Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited 12/14 yrs up 86% +12.3% +19.5%
5 RAMCOCEM The Ramco Cements Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +0.6% -4.8%
6 OBEROIRLTY Oberoi Realty Limited 12/15 yrs up 80% +6.1% -3.5%
7 PDSL PDS Limited 9/11 yrs up 82% +9.4% -2.8%
8 MCX Multi Comm. Exc. 11/14 yrs up 79% +8.9% -4.2%
9 INDOTECH Indo Tech Transformers Limited 15/20 yrs up 75% +6.7% -3.8%
10 SUZLON Suzlon Energy Limited 15/20 yrs up 75% +4.8% +6.4%
11 RSYSTEMS R Systems International Limited 15/20 yrs up 75% +4.2% -6.6%
12 IFBAGRO IFB Agro Industries Limited 16/22 yrs up 73% +11.7% -3.1%
13 GMDCLTD Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited 16/22 yrs up 73% +8.5% -7.2%
14 USHAMART Usha Martin Limited 16/22 yrs up 73% +6.0% -1.5%
15 GSFC Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited 16/22 yrs up 73% +4.6% -1.3%
16 ICICIBANK ICICI Bank Limited 16/22 yrs up 73% +4.5% +5.7%
17 SHRIRAMFIN Shriram Finance Limited 16/22 yrs up 73% +2.8% -4.3%
18 KABRAEXTRU Kabra Extrusion Technik Limited 16/22 yrs up 73% +2.2% +0.4%
19 HIRECT Hind Rectifiers Limited 14/19 yrs up 74% +4.7% -2.7%
20 TI Tilaknagar Industries Limited 12/16 yrs up 75% +9.5% +2.0%
21 KECL Kirloskar Electric Company Limited 12/16 yrs up 75% +8.0% -1.9%
22 IMFA Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited 12/16 yrs up 75% +8.0% -0.9%
23 DBREALTY Valor Estate Limited 12/16 yrs up 75% +7.4% -9.7%
24 ATULAUTO Atul Auto Limited 10/13 yrs up 77% +8.3% -5.6%
25 MINDTECK Mindteck (India) Limited 8/10 yrs up 80% +5.1% -2.8%
“So far” = return in the current (incomplete) period. Full methodology and the past-performance record of these lists: Seasonality hub →
Current quarter: Q4 2026 historically up 37% of years (7/19) avg +2.8% so far -2.8%

By quarter, Q2 (Apr–Jun) has been the strongest for IDEA: up in 10 of 20 years, averaging +19.5%. Q1 (Jan–Mar) has been the softest (-12.0% on average). The current quarter (Q4) has historically closed higher 37% of the time.

📊 Average return by quarter

Q1 = Jan–Mar … Q4 = Oct–Dec
Calendar quarters, close-to-close. Hover for hit rates.

🗓️ Quarter-by-quarter returns

dashed cell = current quarter to date
Year Q1Q2Q3Q4
Avg -12.0+19.5-0.7+2.8
Up % 26%50%55%37%
2026 -20.7 +69.5 -10.4 -2.8
2025 -14.4 +9.3 +9.4 +32.3
2024 -17.2 +35.0 -42.1 -23.4
2023 -26.6 +28.4 +56.4 +37.3
2022 -37.1 -13.0 +4.8 -10.2
2021 -13.1 +7.6 +19.6 +29.0
2020 -49.6 +241.9 -9.9 +11.5
2019 -23.2 -30.5 -49.4 +0.0
2018 -29.8 -21.8 -35.1 -2.1
2017 +15.8 -0.7 -9.1 +39.6
2016 -23.3 -3.3 -25.3 -6.2
2015 +19.6 -4.3 -14.8 -3.9
2014 -17.6 -3.6 +25.7 -7.4
2013 +9.7 +24.2 +19.1 -0.8
2012 +20.0 -23.3 +12.5 +21.7
2011 -3.0 +18.4 +23.4 -16.4
2010 +12.8 -9.4 +24.1 -5.6
2009 -4.9 +42.3 +5.5 -22.9
2008 -26.2 -9.0 -19.5 -29.9
2007 · +31.6 +0.6 +11.0

🏆 Top 25 seasonal picks — Q4 2026

ranked walk-forward on historical consistency · median stock so far: -1.9%
#StockRecordWin %Avg returnSo far
1 RHIM RHI MAGNESITA INDIA LIMITED 13/14 yrs up 93% +14.0% -3.8%
2 APOLLOHOSP Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited 19/22 yrs up 86% +6.2% -3.4%
3 RSYSTEMS R Systems International Limited 17/20 yrs up 85% +24.7% -6.6%
4 STAR Strides Pharma Science Limited 18/22 yrs up 82% +6.3% -6.7%
5 DRREDDY Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited 18/22 yrs up 82% +4.5% +0.0%
6 PROZONER Prozone Realty Limited 12/14 yrs up 86% +19.8% -3.9%
7 POLYMED Poly Medicure Limited 12/14 yrs up 86% +9.2% -4.8%
8 INDOTECH Indo Tech Transformers Limited 16/20 yrs up 80% +23.2% -3.8%
9 TI Tilaknagar Industries Limited 13/16 yrs up 81% +22.7% +2.0%
10 FIEMIND Fiem Industries Limited 15/19 yrs up 79% +14.2% +2.2%
11 BSOFT BIRLASOFT LIMITED 17/22 yrs up 77% +21.8% +17.1%
12 SONATSOFTW Sonata Software Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +20.2% -4.0%
13 FACT Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +20.1% -3.3%
14 TVSHLTD TVS Holdings Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +15.4% -5.0%
15 APARINDS Apar Industries Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +15.1% -7.8%
16 STYRENIX Styrenix Performance Materials Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +11.0% +2.3%
17 EPL EPL Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +10.4% -2.1%
18 TORNTPHARM Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +8.5% -5.0%
19 WIPRO Wipro Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +8.4% +16.3%
20 HINDALCO Hindalco Industries Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +7.6% -3.6%
21 VTL Vardhman Textiles Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +7.4% -0.5%
22 HDFCBANK HDFC Bank Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +6.2% +2.8%
23 COROMANDEL Coromandel International Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +5.9% +0.0%
24 ASIANPAINT Asian Paints Limited 17/22 yrs up 77% +4.3% -2.9%
25 JPOLYINVST Jindal Poly Investment and Finance Company Limited 10/12 yrs up 83% +34.9% +2.1%
“So far” = return in the current (incomplete) period. Full methodology and the past-performance record of these lists: Seasonality hub →
❓ IDEA seasonality — FAQ
How often does Vodafone Idea Limited rise in October?
Historically IDEA has closed October with a gain in 7 out of 19 years — a 37% hit rate — averaging -7.8% for the month (data since 2007).
Which is the best month to buy Vodafone Idea Limited historically?
Based on 19 years of data, November has been IDEA's strongest month: positive in 74% of years with an average return of +7.6%. Past seasonality does not guarantee future results.
Which is the weakest month for Vodafone Idea Limited?
October has historically been the weakest month for IDEA, with an average move of -7.8% and gains in just 7 of 19 years.
Which quarter is historically strongest for Vodafone Idea Limited?
Q2 (Apr–Jun) — positive in 10 of 20 years with an average return of +19.5%.
Does seasonality guarantee future returns?
No. Seasonality is a historical tendency, not a prediction. It reflects how a stock happened to trade in past calendar periods and can break at any time. Use it as one research input alongside fundamentals and technicals, and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.

Methodology: returns are close-to-close over calendar months and quarters, computed from adjusted daily prices since 2007. A period's return is only counted when the immediately preceding period also traded. Statistics cover completed periods; the current period is shown separately as “so far”. Seasonality is a historical tendency, not a prediction or investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.

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