Polycab India Share Price Today: Why POLYCAB Is Falling 2.12% | 21 October 2026

NSE: POLYCAB · 21 October 2026

Price
₹7,855.00
Change
-2.12%
High / Low
₹8,086.50 / ₹7,838.50
Prev. Close
₹8,025.00
Volume
93,903
Price as of
21 October 2026 · 11:00 AM IST
Key Takeaways
  • Polycab India Limited shares declined by 2.12% during the session, trading between an intraday high of ₹8,086.55 and a low of ₹7,838.50 before settling at ₹7,855.00.
  • Unaudited Interim Condensed (Standalone and Consolidated) Financial Statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
  • Trading volume was 0.18 times the 20-day average daily volume.

Why is Polycab India share price falling on 21 October 2026?

Polycab India Limited shares declined by 2.12% during the session, trading between an intraday high of ₹8,086.55 and a low of ₹7,838.50 before settling at ₹7,855.00.

The broader market benchmark Nifty rose by 0.36%, reflecting a divergence as Polycab underperformed the benchmark indices amid ongoing downward momentum. The stock's 5-day return stands at -5.25% and its 20-day return at -6.15%, continuing a soft phase following recent corrective pressure.

Corporate developments show that Polycab recently scheduled an institutional investor meeting with JP Morgan Asset Management on October 23, 2026, following its robust second-quarter financial results reported on October 15, 2026, where consolidated revenues rose 53% year-on-year to ₹98,989 million. Additionally, the company's appeal in the matter of Asier Metals Private Limited was heard and reserved for order by the NCLAT on October 15, 2026, providing broader context for market participants.

93,903 shares traded by 21 October 2026 · 11:00 AM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 5.10 lakh shares (0.18 times). The five-day average daily volume was 7.39 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 19 October 2026 showed 1.28 lakh shares delivered, representing 43.39% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 32,111 trades.

Likely Reason
profit-taking and continuation of recent technical weakness

The stock declined by 2.12% alongside weak volume participation compared to its 5-day and 20-day moving averages, pointing to persistent near-term selling pressure and continuation of recent negative momentum.

Latest Company Developments

Earnings / operating update
15 October 2026

Unaudited Interim Condensed (Standalone and Consolidated) Financial Statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Original source →

Ownership & Transaction Activity

Shareholding
As of 30 June 2026
Promoter holding
61.46%
61.50% on 31 March 2026
FII/FPI
19.00%
18.21% on 31 March 2026
Institutional holding
26.62%
26.17% on 31 March 2026

NSE shareholding filing →

Historical Insider Activity
Amit DuhlaniImmediate relative
TransactionSell
Quantity45,000 shares
Trade date13 December 2024
Amit DuhlaniImmediate relative
TransactionSell
Quantity50,000 shares
Trade date29 November 2024
Source: NSE transaction disclosures. These are dated historical transactions.

Mutual Fund Holdings

Mutual-fund ownership

Mutual funds held 4.77% on 30 June 2026. This compares with 5.23% on 31 March 2026, a change of -0.46 percentage points.

The filing reported 38 MF/UTI holders.

These are quarterly holdings, rather than purchases or sales on the article date.

NSE shareholding filing →

Research & Brokerage Views

Jefferies
9 September 2026
RatingBuy

Maintained a positive stance on valuation pullback and business positioning.

Attributed brokerage opinion; not a WittyTrades recommendation.
HSBC
7 May 2026
Target price₹9,500.00

Reflects confidence following strong quarterly operational delivery and margin expansion.

Attributed brokerage opinion; not a WittyTrades recommendation.

What to Watch Next

  • Pronouncement and outcome of the NCLAT order regarding the Asier Metals Private Limited appeal
  • Post-earnings institutional interaction feedback from the scheduled JP Morgan Asset Management meet
  • Sustained delivery volumes and cash market participation relative to the 20-day average volume
  • Execution momentum in the FMEG segment following double-digit EBIT margin milestones

Other Dated Coverage

More Polycab India news and dated analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Polycab India company news?

Unaudited Interim Condensed (Standalone and Consolidated) Financial Statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

How strong was Polycab India’s trading volume?

93,903 shares traded, 0.18 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 June 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.

Research & analysis: WittyTrades Research Desk
Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst

Disclaimer: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Registration with SEBI and NISM certification do not guarantee performance or returns. This article is for information and education, not personalised investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold.

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