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BHEL • NSE • F&O Stock
BHEL traded at ₹409.85, -2.17% versus the previous close of ₹418.95. Latest market data: 28 Sep 2026 • 10:25 AM IST.
- The stock is -2.17% at ₹409.85.
- Likely reason: profit-taking and broad market weakness
- Approximate traded value is ₹94.32 crore.
- It is -8.21% from its 52-week high and +78.55% from its 52-week low.
BHEL Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is BHEL Share Price Falling Today?
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) shares are trading lower today, down 2.17% at ₹409.85 compared to its previous close of ₹418.95. The stock opened at ₹415.80 and has moved within a day's range of ₹407.40 and ₹416.55. Trading volume stands at roughly 2.30 million shares, reflecting lighter-than-average participation at 46% of its 5-day and 41% of its 20-day averages.
The broader market has also experienced downward pressure, with the Nifty down 1.3%. BHEL's pullback today aligns with broader weakness across equities and reflects a continuation of its recent short-term consolidation, with the stock registering a 5.34% decline over the past 5 sessions and a 7.32% slide over the last 20 sessions.
While no single specific operational catalyst or exchange disclosure was released today to drive the session's action, recent corporate updates include the signing of a joint venture agreement with Titagarh Rail Systems Limited in mid-September alongside senior management shifts. These developments provide ongoing strategic context for the company's long-term order pipeline even as the stock experiences technical cooling.
low confidence
- Nifty declined by 1.3% during the session.
- BHEL volume is subdued at 46% of its 5-day average, indicating lack of aggressive institutional selling pressure.
- Recent 5-day and 20-day returns show ongoing downward drift of 5.34% and 7.32% respectively.
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 2,301,426 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 4,952,716 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 5,635,157 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 0.41x |
| Delivery Quantity | 2,948,115 |
| Delivery % | 43.02% |
| Number of Trades | 61,864 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹416.90 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹418.95 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹-2.05 (-0.49%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹-3.45 |
| Futures Volume | 7,479 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 1.35x |
| Open Interest | 40,640,250 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.77x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Insider Activity – Recent NSE Disclosures
| Person | Category | Activity | Qty | Post Holding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President of India, acting through Ministry of HeavyIndustries, GOI | Promoters | Sell | 174209815 | 2025440587 | 12-Feb-2026 |
Source: NSE PIT / insider disclosures. Transactions are factual disclosures and are not automatically directional signals.
Recent Brokerage Views
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WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is around the middle of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -1.43%.
Intraday Range: 2.18% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -5.34%; 20-Day Performance: -7.32%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| BHEL | -2.17% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -1.30% |
| Sector Benchmark | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -0.87% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹409.85 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹416.55 / ₹407.40 |
| 52-Week High | ₹446.50 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹229.54 |
| 5-Day Return | -5.34% |
| 20-Day Return | -7.32% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Execution progress on recent joint venture arrangements with Titagarh Rail Systems
- Volume pickup and delivery trends around the ₹400 support level
- Derivatives rollover and open interest positioning ahead of upcoming expiry cycles
- Order inflow announcements in the power and transportation segments
Catalyst note: No single confirmed news trigger explains today's price drop, which aligns with broader market sentiment and ongoing technical consolidation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock's downward movement today lacks a specific single catalyst and appears driven by broader market weakness alongside continued consolidation following recent retracement phases.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 2,301,426. The latest 20-day average available is 5,635,157, equivalent to about 0.41x 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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