NSE: BHARTIARTL · 3 November 2026
BHARTI AIRTEL LIMITED F&O Intelligence
Data-mining view of cash participation, delivery, futures activity, open interest and recent positioning.
Last 3 Sessions: Cash Activity & Delivery
| Date | Cash Volume | Number of Trades | Shares Traded per Trade | Delivery % | Close / Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | 72.22 L shares | 135,122 | 53.4 WittyTrades Proprietary |
73.41% | Rs 1,973.70 (+0.08%) |
| 02 Nov | 68.40 L shares | 140,746 | 48.6 WittyTrades Proprietary |
71.79% | Rs 1,989.90 (+0.82%) |
| 03 Nov | 1.86 Cr shares | 252,264 | 73.7 WittyTrades Proprietary |
73.72% | Rs 2,065.00 (+3.77%) |
Average number of shares traded per trade was 73.7 in the latest session versus a 58.6 3-session average. The latest average trade size was materially above its 3-session baseline, which can flag stronger larger-ticket or institutional-style participation. Latest delivery was 73.7% versus a 3-session average of 73.0%.
Last 3 Sessions: Futures vs Cash Participation
| Date | Near Future / Change | Futures Volume (Shares) | Cash Volume (Shares) | F&O/Cash Participation Ratio | Aggregate Futures OI | Positioning Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Rs 1,973.60 (+0.03%) | 27.17 L shares | 72.22 L shares | 0.38x WittyTrades Proprietary |
5.33 Cr shares (—) | Positioning unavailable |
| 02 Nov | Rs 1,988.20 (+0.74%) | 48.79 L shares | 68.40 L shares | 0.71x WittyTrades Proprietary |
5.22 Cr shares (-1.96%) | Short covering |
| 03 Nov | Rs 2,061.10 (+3.67%) | 1.06 Cr shares | 1.86 Cr shares | 0.57x WittyTrades Proprietary |
5.08 Cr shares (-2.70%) | Short covering |
How open interest shifted across expiries
| Expiry | Latest OI | 1-Day OI Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | 4.14 Cr shares | -15.94 L |
| 29 Dec | 93.79 L shares | +1.80 L |
| 25 Jan | 23,750 shares | +3,325 |
The front expiry lost OI while later expiries gained OI, confirming contract migration. About 18.5% of aggregate OI sat beyond the front expiry. This is an expiry-structure observation, not a directional signal by itself.
- Whether aggregate futures OI expands or contracts alongside the next price move.
- Whether the WittyTrades F&O/Cash Participation Ratio remains elevated or normalises.
- Whether Shares Traded per Trade moves materially above or below its recent baseline.
- Whether delivery participation holds above or below the recent 3-session average of 73.0%.
- Whether later-expiry OI continues to absorb positions from the front contract as expiry approaches.
Higher Shares Traded per Trade can flag larger-ticket participation, but exchange trade-count data does not identify the buyer or seller category. The F&O/Cash Participation Ratio measures participation intensity and does not by itself distinguish directional trading, hedging or arbitrage.
- Bharti Airtel Limited shares moved higher today, gaining 3.77% to close at ₹2065.00. The stock opened at ₹2000.10 and traded within an intraday range of ₹1994.50 and ₹2081.10.
- The company disclosed the receipt of an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) levying a financial disincentive of ₹54,06,000 for alleged non-compliance with the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended December 2024. Bharti Airtel stated that it does not agree with the order and will take appropriate legal or rectification steps.
- Trading volume was 2.06 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Bharti Airtel share price rising on 3 November 2026?
Bharti Airtel Limited shares moved higher today, gaining 3.77% to close at ₹2065.00. The stock opened at ₹2000.10 and traded within an intraday range of ₹1994.50 and ₹2081.10.
The broader market also registered strong gains, with the Nifty rising 1.58%. Bharti Airtel outperformed the headline index, continuing a positive momentum trend that has seen the stock deliver returns of 4.36% over the past 5 trading days and 16.02% over the past 20 trading days. The stock's current price remains below its 52-week high of ₹2174.50 while holding well above its 52-week low of ₹1726.30.
On the corporate front, the company recently announced a second reminder notice for the payment of the first and final call of ₹401.25 per partly paid-up equity share, applicable to 649,835 outstanding partly paid-up shares, with a payment window running from November 5, 2026, to November 19, 2026.
1.86 crore shares traded by 3 November 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 90.31 lakh shares (2.06 times). The five-day average daily volume was 96.96 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 3 November 2026 showed 1.37 crore shares delivered, representing 73.72% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 252,264 trades.
The stock gained 3.77% on volumes that were more than double its 20-day average, outperforming the Nifty's 1.58% rise. While recent corporate updates such as the partly paid share call notice and regulatory filings provide operational context, the price move is best supported by sustained buying participation and strong delivery volumes.
Latest Company Developments
The company disclosed the receipt of an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) levying a financial disincentive of ₹54,06,000 for alleged non-compliance with the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended December 2024. Bharti Airtel stated that it does not agree with the order and will take appropriate legal or rectification steps.
Involves a regulatory penalty that represents a minor financial impact relative to the company's scale, though management is contesting the order.
Bharti Airtel introduced a new suite of postpaid plans starting from October 8, 2026, featuring a complimentary annual international roaming trip per SIM across individual and family plans. The plans also bundle unlimited data, Fast Lane 5G tech, spam protection, and OTT entertainment subscriptions such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple services.
Aims to drive ARPU expansion and customer retention in the high-value postpaid subscriber segment through enhanced value additions.
a press release dated October 05, 2026, titled "Airtel Business launches IQ Gateway India s first business communications platform with telco-grade network intelligence for safe enterprise messaging".
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 12.29% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 11.85% on 30 June 2026, a change of +0.44 percentage points.
The filing reported 50 MF/UTI holders.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Upcoming audited financial results for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026
- Progress on the collection of the First and Final Call for partly paid-up shares closing on November 19, 2026
- Sustained delivery volume trends and institutional participation levels
- Execution and subscriber adoption of the newly launched postpaid plans featuring free international roaming
Other Dated Coverage
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- Bharti Airtel in Focus After Launch of New Postpaid Plans | 8 October 2026 — 8 October 2026
- Bharti Airtel Share Price Today: Why BHARTIARTL Is Rising 1.29% | 7 October 2026 — 7 October 2026
More Bharti Airtel news and dated analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Bharti Airtel company news?
The company disclosed the receipt of an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) levying a financial disincentive of ₹54,06,000 for alleged non-compliance with the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended December 2024. Bharti Airtel stated that it does not agree with the order and will take appropriate legal or rectification steps.
How strong was Bharti Airtel’s trading volume?
1.86 crore shares traded, 2.06 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 3 November 2026 · 03:30 PM 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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