NSE: LTF · 21 October 2026
- L&T Finance Limited (LTF) shares fell 2.29% during the session, trading near the lower end of their intraday range between 247.10 and 252.75 after opening at 252.0.
- L&T Finance reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, achieving a consolidated Profit After Tax of Rs. 975 Crore, up 33% year-on-year. Retail disbursements reached Rs. 24,027 Crore, reflecting a 27% growth, while Gross Stage 3 asset quality improved to 2.75% compared to 3.29% in the same quarter previous year.
- Trading volume was 0.16 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is L&T Finance share price falling on 21 October 2026?
L&T Finance Limited (LTF) shares fell 2.29% during the session, trading near the lower end of their intraday range between 247.10 and 252.75 after opening at 252.0.
The broader market benchmark Nifty rose 0.36%, reflecting a divergence as the stock underperformed the broader index alongside ongoing short-term weakness, marked by a 7.62% decline over the past 5 trading days and a 19.69% drop over the last 20 trading days.
While no single direct catalyst triggered today's downward price action, the movement follows recent developments from the company's Q2 FY27 financial disclosures on October 15, 2026, where it reported a consolidated Profit After Tax of Rs. 975 Crore and a retail book of Rs. 1,34,600 Crore, alongside a private placement allotment of 80,000 non-convertible debentures aggregating Rs. 800 Crore on October 12, 2026.
12.61 lakh shares traded by 21 October 2026 · 11:00 AM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 78.76 lakh shares (0.16 times). The five-day average daily volume was 92.06 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 19 October 2026 showed 24.76 lakh shares delivered, representing 49.20% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 49,269 trades.
The stock's decline appears to reflect ongoing technical selling pressure and weak near-term momentum following recent retracements, occurring on lower-than-average volume without any immediate single-day fundamental trigger.
Latest Company Developments
L&T Finance reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, achieving a consolidated Profit After Tax of Rs. 975 Crore, up 33% year-on-year. Retail disbursements reached Rs. 24,027 Crore, reflecting a 27% growth, while Gross Stage 3 asset quality improved to 2.75% compared to 3.29% in the same quarter previous year.
It demonstrates robust operational momentum and improving asset quality as the company scales its retail-focused franchise.
The company announced the allotment of 80,000 subordinated, unsecured, rated, listed, redeemable non-convertible debentures of face value Rs. 1,00,000 each on a private placement basis. This aggregate nominal value of Rs. 800 Crore carries a coupon rate of 8.57% per annum with maturity scheduled for October 10, 2036.
This private placement reflects the company's ongoing capital-raising activities to support its long-term borrowing requirements.
L&T Finance submitted the scrutinizer's report and voting results for its postal ballot. Key resolutions regarding the appointment of whole-time directors and amendments to the objects clause of the memorandum of association were passed by requisite majorities.
It confirms shareholder approval for key managerial appointments and structural corporate adjustments.
a press release dated October 15, 2026, titled "Financial Results".
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 12.65% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 11.56% on 30 June 2026, a change of +1.09 percentage points.
The filing reported 34 MF/UTI holders.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Execution of the Lakshya 2031 strategy targets, specifically retail book growth and credit cost containment
- Adoption and performance metrics of AI initiatives like Project Hercules and PLANET app downloads
- Quarterly asset quality trends, particularly Gross Stage 3 and Net Stage 3 movements
- Delivery volume participation and sustainability near the 52-week low level of 234.9
Other Dated Coverage
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- L&T Finance Share Price Today: Why LTF Is Falling 1.29% | 14 October 2026 — 14 October 2026
- L&T Finance in Focus After ₹800 Crore NCD Allotment; What to Watch Today | 13 October 2026 — 13 October 2026
More L&T Finance news and dated analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest L&T Finance company news?
L&T Finance reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, achieving a consolidated Profit After Tax of Rs. 975 Crore, up 33% year-on-year. Retail disbursements reached Rs. 24,027 Crore, reflecting a 27% growth, while Gross Stage 3 asset quality improved to 2.75% compared to 3.29% in the same quarter previous year.
How strong was L&T Finance’s trading volume?
12.61 lakh shares traded, 0.16 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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Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst
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