Why Polycab Share Price is Falling Today | Stock Analysis

Market Data: 28 Sep 2026 • 10:25 AM IST
Status: Automated market-move research draft
POLYCAB INDIA LIMITED
POLYCAB • NSE • F&O Stock
-2.11%

POLYCAB INDIA LIMITED traded at ₹8,231.00, -2.11% versus the previous close of ₹8,408.50. Latest market data: 28 Sep 2026 • 10:25 AM IST.

Key Takeaways
  • The stock is -2.11% at ₹8,231.00.
  • Likely reason: broad market weakness and technical consolidation
  • Approximate traded value is ₹44.87 crore.
  • It is -18.71% from its 52-week high and +23.53% from its 52-week low.

POLYCAB INDIA LIMITED Share Price Today – Market Snapshot

Symbol
POLYCAB
Date & Time
28 Sep 2026 • 10:25 AM IST
Change
-2.11%
Previous Close
₹8,408.50
Open
₹8,390.00
Day High
₹8,390.00
Day Low
₹8,231.00
Price / Close
₹8,231.00
Volume
54,518
52-Week Range
₹6,663.00 – ₹10,126.00

Why Is POLYCAB INDIA LIMITED Share Price Falling Today?

Polycab India Limited shares are trading down 2.11% at ₹8,231.00, touching an intraday low matching the current price after opening at ₹8,390.00. Trading volume remains subdued at 54,518 shares, standing well below its 5-day and 20-day averages, indicating lighter participation during today's session.

The broader market benchmark Nifty also faced downward pressure, declining by 1.3%. Polycab's retreat aligns with the broader weak market sentiment, while short-term momentum shows ongoing consolidation following a 1.52% pullback over the last five sessions and a deeper correction of 12.74% across the past month.

While ongoing institutional investor meetings and routine compliance updates are being processed by the company, no major operational catalysts or sudden earnings surprises have been announced today to directly drive the price action. The current move reflects broader market weakness and ongoing technical cooling following recent corrective pressure.

Likely Reason for Today’s Move

low confidence

broad market weakness and technical consolidation
The decline in Polycab shares appears primarily driven by prevailing negative sentiment across broader benchmark indices, coupled with low trading volumes and ongoing short-term technical retracement.
  • Nifty index dropped 1.3% during the session.
  • Polycab trading volume is running significantly below 5-day and 20-day averages.
  • No fresh material corporate catalysts or announcements were released today.
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Performance Context

TODAY
-2.11%
5 DAYS
-1.52%
20 DAYS
-12.74%
VS 52W HIGH
-18.71%
FROM 52W LOW
+23.53%

Cash-Market Activity

Latest NSE EOD report: 2026-09-27
Today’s Volume 54,518
5-Day Avg. Volume 210,856
20-Day Avg. Volume 368,730
Volume vs 20-Day Avg. 0.15x
Delivery Quantity 158,208
Delivery % 53.34%
Number of Trades 31,619

Derivative-Market Activity

NSE F&O EOD report: 2026-09-25 • Expiry: 2026-09-29
Near-Month Futures ₹8,402.00
Cash Reference ₹8,408.34
Premium / Discount ₹-6.34 (-0.08%)
Change in Premium ₹13.20
Futures Volume 6,663
Volume vs Previous Session 1.41x
Open Interest 1,425,625
OI vs Previous Session 0.74x

Ownership & Transaction Activity

Insider Activity – Recent NSE Disclosures

Person Category Activity Qty Post Holding Date
Amit Duhlani Immediate relative Sell 45000 408700 13-Dec-2024
Amit Duhlani Immediate relative Sell 50000 453700 29-Nov-2024

Source: NSE PIT / insider disclosures. Transactions are factual disclosures and are not automatically directional signals.

Promoter Pledge / Encumbrance

ock Exchange of India Limited C-1, G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex Bandra (E), Mumbai, MH – 400051 Scrip Code: 542652 Scrip Symbol: POLYCAB ISIN: INE455K01017 Dear Sir(s) / Madam(s) Subject: Submission of Disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 for financial year ended on 31st March 2025 With reference to the captioned subject, we hereby confirm that we, the Promoter and Promoter Group, along with persons acting in concert, have not made any encumbrance, directly or indirectly, during the financial year ended 31 st March 2025, on the equity shares held by us in Polycab India Limited. Kindly take the same on your record. Thanking you Yours Faithfully For and on behalf of Promoter & Promoter Group of Polycab India Limited ________________ Inder T. Jaisinghani Promoter Address: #29, The Ruby, 21st Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Tulsi Pipe Road, Dadar (West), Mumbai, MH-400028 Encl: As above CC: Polycab India Limited #29, The Ruby, 21st Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Tulsi Pipe Road, Dadar (West), Mumbai, MH-400028 S.NO. NAME OF PROMOTER AND PROMOTER GROUP CATEGORY 1 RAMESH T JAISINGHANI PROMOTER 2 INDER T JAISINGHANI PROMOT

Source: NSE corporate filing

Recent Brokerage Views

Brokerage
HSBC

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Target
₹9,500

Date
07 May 2026

Key rationale / reported context: Following a robust financial show in Q4, HSBC maintained a constructive outlook on the stock and raised its target price to ₹9,500.

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WittyTrades Data Insight

Price Position: The stock is near the lower end of the day’s trading range.

Move From Open: -1.90%.

Intraday Range: 1.89% of the previous close.

5-Day Performance: -1.52%; 20-Day Performance: -12.74%.

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Latest Company Developments

Management Update on Senior Personnel
18-Aug-2026
Polycab India formally notified the exchanges regarding the unfortunate demise of Mr. Diwaker Bharadwaj, Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the company, on August 17, 2026. The company expressed condolences and completed necessary regulatory disclosures under listing regulations. Operations remain guided by the core executive leadership team.
Why it matters: While an unfortunate leadership loss, it serves as corporate context rather than a direct driver of today's market performance.

Relative Performance

POLYCAB INDIA LIMITED -2.11%
Nifty 50 -1.30%
Sector Benchmark N/A
Vs Nifty 50 -0.81%
Vs Sector N/A

Technical Context

Price ₹8,231.00
Day High / Low ₹8,390.00 / ₹8,231.00
52-Week High ₹10,126.00
52-Week Low ₹6,663.00
5-Day Return -1.52%
20-Day Return -12.74%

What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?

  • Sustainability of support levels near the day's low of ₹8,231.
  • Volume participation and delivery percentages in upcoming sessions.
  • Broader sector trends across electrical equipment and capital goods.
  • Updates on institutional investor meet outcomes and management guidance.
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Catalyst note: No single confirmed fundamental trigger explains today's price decline, which aligns with broader market weakness and subdued trading volumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the likely reason for today’s move?

The decline in Polycab shares appears primarily driven by prevailing negative sentiment across broader benchmark indices, coupled with low trading volumes and ongoing short-term technical retracement.

Is trading volume elevated?

Today’s volume is 54,518. The latest 20-day average available is 368,730, equivalent to about 0.15x 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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Source & methodology:
Market data, exchange filings, company disclosures and reputable business-media reports are collected automatically and summarised for investor context. Material facts are cross-checked where possible; price data may be delayed and a cited development should not be assumed to be the sole cause of a market move unless the evidence supports that conclusion.

Article by: WittyTrades Research Desk

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