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LICHSGFIN • NSE • F&O Stock
LIC HOUSING FINANCE LTD traded at ₹548.50, -2.77% versus the previous close of ₹564.15. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 03:15 PM IST.
- The stock is -2.77% at ₹548.50.
- Likely reason: profit-taking and technical weakness following recent consolidation
- Approximate traded value is ₹154.71 crore.
- It is -8.31% from its 52-week high and +19.52% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty Financial Services alongside the Nifty 50.
LIC HOUSING FINANCE LTD Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is LIC HOUSING FINANCE LTD Share Price Falling Today?
LIC Housing Finance Ltd (LICHSGFIN) came under selling pressure during Tuesday's session, sliding 2.77% to close at ₹548.50 compared to its previous close of ₹564.15. The stock opened slightly firmer at ₹564.50 and touched an intraday high of ₹566.55 early in the session before plunging to test a day's low of ₹548.50, where it eventually finished. Trading activity saw a notable pick-up, with total volume reaching over 28.2 lakh shares—surpassing its 5-day average volume by 26%—while delivery participation stood strong at nearly 49.84%.
On the broader market front, the benchmark Nifty dipped modestly by 0.28%. LIC Housing Finance's sharp intraday pullback compounded its recent corrective phase, extending its 5-day losses to 2.92%. Despite the near-term weakness, the counter continues to hold a positive medium-term return of 2.54% over the past 20 trading sessions, hovering well above its 52-week low of ₹458.90 while remaining below its peak of ₹598.20.
While no single major negative operating announcement was made on the day of the decline, the stock's downward movement aligns with broader sector consolidation and recent administrative changes. The company recently transitioned leadership with Mr. Sandeep Kumar taking charge as the new Managing Director and CEO effective late August 2026, succeeding Mr. T Adhikari. Additionally, the firm announced a trading window closure for the upcoming quarter ending September 30, 2026, which may have contributed to cautious positioning among market participants.
low confidence
- Intraday decline of 2.77% closing near the day's low of ₹548.50
- Volume running at 1.26 times its 5-day average
- No same-day negative catalyst reported by the company
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 2,820,515 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 2,233,823 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 3,442,899 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 0.82x |
| Delivery Quantity | 1,430,540 |
| Delivery % | 49.84% |
| Number of Trades | 33,040 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹568.10 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹564.15 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹3.95 (+0.70%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹2.59 |
| Futures Volume | 11,437 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 2.42x |
| Open Interest | 8,101,000 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.45x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Recent Ownership / Shareholding Disclosure
- Promoter and promoter group shareholding stands at 45.24% as per recent annual disclosures.
Source: NSE corporate disclosure. Only factual ownership/shareholding details extracted from the filing are shown.
WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is near the lower end of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -2.83%.
Intraday Range: 3.20% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -2.92%; 20-Day Performance: +2.54%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| LIC HOUSING FINANCE LTD | -2.77% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.28% |
| Nifty Financial Services | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -2.49% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹548.50 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹566.55 / ₹548.50 |
| 52-Week High | ₹598.20 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹458.90 |
| 5-Day Return | -2.92% |
| 20-Day Return | +2.54% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Upcoming financial results and business updates for the quarter ending September 30, 2026
- Execution of credit growth and asset quality trends under newly appointed MD & CEO Sandeep Kumar
- Delivery percentages and volume behavior around current support levels near ₹545-₹550
- Derivative positioning and open interest trends ahead of monthly expiry cycles
Catalyst note: No single confirmed operating catalyst triggered today's decline; the downward movement reflects stock-specific selling pressure and higher volume participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock experienced a sharp intraday drop accompanied by higher-than-average volume, extending its 5-day losses to nearly 3%. As no disruptive operational event occurred today, the price action appears driven by near-term profit-taking and broader technical selling pressure.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 2,820,515. The latest 20-day average available is 3,442,899, equivalent to about 0.82x 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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