NSE: PIDILITIND · 28 October 2026
PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LTD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | 7.54 L shares | 30,764 | 24.5 WittyTrades Proprietary |
56.96% | Rs 1,478.00 (-0.65%) |
| 27 Oct | 6.30 L shares | 38,768 | 16.3 WittyTrades Proprietary |
62.13% | Rs 1,450.00 (-1.89%) |
| 28 Oct | 12.06 L shares | 75,093 | 16.1 WittyTrades Proprietary |
37.97% | Rs 1,389.60 (-4.17%) |
Average number of shares traded per trade was 16.1 in the latest session versus a 18.9 3-session average. The latest average trade size was below its 3-session baseline, so the cash tape did not show a larger-ticket surge. Latest delivery was 38.0% versus a 3-session average of 52.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Rs 1,477.20 (-0.12%) | 34.54 L shares | 7.54 L shares | 4.58x WittyTrades Proprietary |
52.16 L shares (—) | Positioning unavailable |
| 27 Oct | Rs 1,450.80 (-1.79%) | 22.98 L shares | 6.30 L shares | 3.65x WittyTrades Proprietary |
53.18 L shares (+1.95%) | Short buildup |
| 28 Oct | Rs 1,400.30 (-4.02%) | 28.16 L shares | 12.06 L shares | 2.34x WittyTrades Proprietary |
52.78 L shares (-0.75%) | Long unwinding |
- 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 52.4%.
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.
- Pidilite Industries Ltd shares declined by 4.17% on Tuesday, closing at ₹1,389.60 after trading within a daily range of ₹1,389.60 and ₹1,457.00.
- The company announced the elevation of Mr. Manish Airee to Chief Business Officer-CC Retail and Mr. Huzefa Kanchwala to Chief Business Officer-Roff, effective October 27, 2026. Both appointees bring over two decades of extensive internal experience across Pidilite's business verticals.
- Trading volume was 1.86 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Pidilite Industries share price falling on 28 October 2026?
Pidilite Industries Ltd shares declined by 4.17% on Tuesday, closing at ₹1,389.60 after trading within a daily range of ₹1,389.60 and ₹1,457.00.
The broader market and sectoral indices witnessed mild weakness, as the Nifty fell by 0.22% and the Nifty Metal sector benchmark declined by 0.32%. Pidilite's down-move outpaced the broader market trend, reflecting deeper selling pressure in the stock alongside an extended 5-day return of -6.42% and a 20-day return of -7.54%.
12.06 lakh shares traded by 28 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 6.48 lakh shares (1.86 times). The five-day average daily volume was 5.39 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 28 October 2026 showed 4.58 lakh shares delivered, representing 37.97% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 75,093 trades.
The 4.17% decline coincided with the release of Q2 FY27 financial results showing lower operating margins due to input cost pressures, alongside an ongoing multi-session pullback that extended the 5-day return to -6.42%.
Latest Company Developments
The company announced the elevation of Mr. Manish Airee to Chief Business Officer-CC Retail and Mr. Huzefa Kanchwala to Chief Business Officer-Roff, effective October 27, 2026. Both appointees bring over two decades of extensive internal experience across Pidilite's business verticals.
Senior management updates highlight internal leadership continuity and strategic execution focus within key retail and construction chemical segments.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 3.92% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 4.33% on 30 June 2026, a change of -0.41 percentage points.
The filing reported 40 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Motilal Oswal maintains a neutral stance on Pidilite Industries with a target price of ₹1,700, balancing robust volume growth against valuation and input cost pressures.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Management commentary and demand outlook during the upcoming Q2 FY27 earnings conference call.
- Sustained underlying volume growth across Consumer and Bazaar (C&B) and Business to Business (B2B) segments.
- Ability of timely pricing actions to offset raw material inflation and stabilize EBITDA margins in the second half of the year.
- Volume and delivery participation levels relative to the 20-day average volume of 1.86x.
Other Dated Coverage
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More Pidilite Industries news and dated analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Pidilite Industries company news?
The company announced the elevation of Mr. Manish Airee to Chief Business Officer-CC Retail and Mr. Huzefa Kanchwala to Chief Business Officer-Roff, effective October 27, 2026. Both appointees bring over two decades of extensive internal experience across Pidilite's business verticals.
How strong was Pidilite Industries’s trading volume?
12.06 lakh shares traded, 1.86 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 28 October 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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