NSE: BAJFINANCE · 21 October 2026
- Bajaj Finance Limited shares dropped 2.42% during the trading session, moving near the lower end of the day's range between ₹930.05 and ₹966.85.
- Bajaj Finance announced its financial results and investor presentation for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated AUM grew by 26% year-on-year to ₹584,624 crore, while pre-provisioning operating profit increased 23% to ₹10,699 crore. Consolidated profit after tax rose 29% to ₹6,367 crore, backed by strong new customer additions of 4.42 million during the quarter.
- Trading volume was 0.98 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Bajaj Finance share price falling on 21 October 2026?
Bajaj Finance Limited shares dropped 2.42% during the trading session, moving near the lower end of the day's range between ₹930.05 and ₹966.85.
The broader Nifty gained 0.36%, reflecting a divergence as the stock pulled back further following a 5-day return of -4.95% and a 20-day return of -8.53%.
While the company recently reported strong Q2 FY27 earnings with consolidated PAT up 29% to ₹6,367 crore and AUM growing 26% to ₹584,624 crore, alongside plans for a ₹11,700 crore QIP and a ₹5,800 crore preferential issue approved by the board on October 1, these developments serve as ongoing backdrop rather than direct single-day catalysts for today's downward price action.
77.06 lakh shares traded by 21 October 2026 · 11:00 AM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 78.53 lakh shares (0.98 times). The five-day average daily volume was 83.24 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 19 October 2026 showed 46.40 lakh shares delivered, representing 55.85% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 146,747 trades.
The stock's decline of 2.42% aligns with an ongoing correction following a 20-day return of -8.53%, with no specific single-day news catalyst directly driving the session's downward movement.
Latest Company Developments
Bajaj Finance announced its financial results and investor presentation for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated AUM grew by 26% year-on-year to ₹584,624 crore, while pre-provisioning operating profit increased 23% to ₹10,699 crore. Consolidated profit after tax rose 29% to ₹6,367 crore, backed by strong new customer additions of 4.42 million during the quarter.
Provides a comprehensive view of the company's underlying operating momentum, asset quality, and profitability metrics.
The board of directors approved raising funds through a Qualified Institutions Placement of equity shares up to ₹11,700 crore and a preferential issue of warrants up to ₹5,800 crore to promoter Bajaj Finserv Limited. An extraordinary general meeting has been scheduled for November 2, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for the proposed capital raising transactions.
A significant capital-raising initiative designed to strengthen the balance sheet and support future growth, though subject to dilution and shareholder approval.
Bajaj Finance Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026.
Bajaj Finance Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026.
Outcome of Board Meeting held on October 01, 2026 – Capital raise through QIP and Preferential Issue.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 10.32% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 9.63% on 30 June 2026, a change of +0.69 percentage points.
The filing reported 51 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
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What to Watch Next
- Shareholder voting outcomes and approvals at the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting on November 2, 2026, regarding the proposed capital raise.
- Execution progress and pricing details of the planned ₹11,700 crore QIP and ₹5,800 crore preferential issue.
- Asset quality trends, specifically stage 2 and 3 asset movements across retail and gold loan portfolios.
- Delivery percentage and cash volume participation relative to the 20-day average volume.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Bajaj Finance company news?
Bajaj Finance announced its financial results and investor presentation for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated AUM grew by 26% year-on-year to ₹584,624 crore, while pre-provisioning operating profit increased 23% to ₹10,699 crore. Consolidated profit after tax rose 29% to ₹6,367 crore, backed by strong new customer additions of 4.42 million during the quarter.
How strong was Bajaj Finance’s trading volume?
77.06 lakh shares traded, 0.98 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 21 October 2026 · 11:00 AM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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