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PFC • NSE • F&O Stock
POWER FIN CORP LTD. traded at ₹330.35, -2.26% versus the previous close of ₹338.00. Latest market data: 28 Sep 2026 • 10:25 AM IST.
- The stock is -2.26% at ₹330.35.
- Likely reason: broad market weakness and continuation of recent downward trend
- Approximate traded value is ₹94.94 crore.
- It is -32.10% from its 52-week high and +0.14% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty Financial Services alongside the Nifty 50.
POWER FIN CORP LTD. Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is POWER FIN CORP LTD. Share Price Falling Today?
Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) shares are trading lower today, down 2.26% at ₹330.35 on the NSE. The stock opened near the previous close at ₹337.95, touched a day's high of ₹337.95, and fell to a low of ₹330.05, testing its 52-week low level of ₹329.90. Trading volumes remain relatively subdued, with volume at roughly 37% of its 5-day and 36% of its 20-day averages.
The broader market also experienced downward pressure, with the Nifty declining by 1.3%. PFC's decline aligns with broader weak sentiment across financial indices and follows a negative 5-day return trend of -4.19%, reflecting ongoing caution in public sector undertaking (PSU) and infrastructure lending stocks.
While recent corporate updates—such as the incorporation of Malegaon Power Transmission Limited as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PFC Consulting Limited and the cessation of a non-executive independent director—provide operational and governance context, they are standard administrative events and should not be treated as the direct catalysts for today's price movement.
low confidence
- Nifty down 1.3%
- PFC 5-day return negative at -4.19%
- Subdued trading volumes relative to 20-day average
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 2,873,872 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 7,699,410 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 7,958,419 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 0.36x |
| Delivery Quantity | 6,233,229 |
| Delivery % | 72.28% |
| Number of Trades | 70,604 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹339.15 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹338.02 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹1.13 (+0.33%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹0.58 |
| Futures Volume | 14,631 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 1.41x |
| Open Interest | 45,610,500 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.72x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Promoter Pledge / Encumbrance
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Source: NSE corporate filing
Recent Ownership / Shareholding Disclosure
- Promoter shareholding remains unencumbered for FY 2025-26 under Regulation 31(4) of SEBI SAST Regulations.
- President of India acting through the Ministry of Power is the designated promoter entity.
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: -2.25%.
Intraday Range: 2.34% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -4.19%; 20-Day Performance: -1.78%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| POWER FIN CORP LTD. | -2.26% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -1.30% |
| Nifty Financial Services | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -0.96% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹330.35 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹337.95 / ₹330.05 |
| 52-Week High | ₹486.50 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹329.90 |
| 5-Day Return | -4.19% |
| 20-Day Return | -1.78% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Performance around the 52-week low support level of ₹329.90
- Delivery percentage trends against the recent 72.28% delivery level
- Future subsidiary transmission project announcements and execution milestones
- Broader sector trends in Nifty Financial Services and PSU indices
Catalyst note: No single confirmed trigger was identified for today's price movement, which appears driven by broader market sentiment and ongoing technical weakness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock's decline mirrors broader market weakness led by a falling Nifty index and continuation of recent negative momentum. No single confirmed company-specific catalyst links to today's downward price action.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 2,873,872. The latest 20-day average available is 7,958,419, equivalent to about 0.36x 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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