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PATANJALI • NSE • F&O Stock
PATANJALI FOODS LIMITED traded at ₹371.40, -4.96% versus the previous close of ₹390.80. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 03:10 PM IST.
- The stock is -4.96% at ₹371.40.
- Likely reason: Selling pressure and profit-taking after recent weakness
- Approximate traded value is ₹136.41 crore.
- It is -39.52% from its 52-week high and +13.16% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty FMCG alongside the Nifty 50.
PATANJALI FOODS LIMITED Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is PATANJALI FOODS LIMITED Share Price Falling Today?
Patanjali Foods Limited shares declined sharply today, closing down 4.96% at ₹371.40. The stock spent the majority of the session near its lows, touching an intraday low of ₹369.15 after opening at ₹390.75. Trading volumes remained moderately active with total volume at approximately 3.67 million shares, tracking slightly above its 5-day average volume.
The broader market witnessed mild weakness, with the Nifty ending lower by 0.28%. Patanjali Foods underperformed the benchmark index significantly, continuing a near-term corrective phase that has seen the stock lose over 8% across the trailing five sessions, while its 20-day return stands positive at 7.4%.
On the corporate front, the company recently concluded its 40th Annual General Meeting on September 29, 2026, following earlier earnings updates and interim dividend distributions announced in August 2026. While these routine filings do not directly dictate intraday price movements, ongoing market sentiment continues to digest recent sectoral pressures and positioning adjustments.
low confidence
- Intraday price drop of 4.96% to ₹371.40
- Trailing 5-day return down by 8.07%
- Volume slightly above 5-day average at 1.14x
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 3,672,817 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 3,228,519 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 5,352,473 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 0.69x |
| Delivery Quantity | 894,484 |
| Delivery % | 24.01% |
| Number of Trades | 53,353 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹389.25 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹390.88 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹-1.63 (-0.42%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹-2.44 |
| Futures Volume | 15,063 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 2.75x |
| Open Interest | 5,130,975 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.28x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Insider Activity – Recent NSE Disclosures
| Person | Category | Activity | Qty | Post Holding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogakshem Sansthan | Promoter Group | Sell | 1000000 | 55162500 | 29-Dec-2024 |
Source: NSE PIT / insider disclosures. Transactions are factual disclosures and are not automatically directional signals.
Recent Bulk / Block Deal Activity
| Type | Date | Party | Side | Qty | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk | 15 Jul, 2026 | GRAVITON RESEARCH CAPITAL LLP | Buy | 93,42,189 | 351.51 | ₹328.39 Cr |
| Bulk | 15 Jul, 2026 | GRAVITON RESEARCH CAPITAL LLP | Sell | 93,42,189 | 351.7 | ₹328.56 Cr |
Interpretation: Large institutional transactions can affect liquidity and short-term price behaviour, but should not be read on their own as a directional signal.
WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is near the lower end of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -4.95%.
Intraday Range: 5.53% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -8.07%; 20-Day Performance: +7.40%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| PATANJALI FOODS LIMITED | -4.96% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.28% |
| Nifty FMCG | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -4.68% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹371.40 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹390.75 / ₹369.15 |
| 52-Week High | ₹614.05 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹328.20 |
| 5-Day Return | -8.07% |
| 20-Day Return | +7.40% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Upcoming financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Delivery volume trends and institutional participation levels
- Open interest changes in futures and options segments
- Performance of the wider FMCG sector and edible oil price trends
Catalyst note: No single confirmed fundamental trigger was identified for today's downward price move.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock declined nearly 5% with elevated participation compared to short-term averages, reflecting prevailing selling pressure and continuation of its recent 5-day pullback without any specific negative catalyst announced during the session.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 3,672,817. The latest 20-day average available is 5,352,473, equivalent to about 0.69x of the recent average.
What does the derivatives market show?
The latest official NSE F&O report is summarised in the Derivative-Market Activity box above.
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