NSE: SHRIRAMFIN · 26 October 2026
SHRIRAM FINANCE LIMITED 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | 43.13 L shares | 97,404 | 44.3 WittyTrades Proprietary |
57.51% | Rs 900.90 (-0.45%) |
| 23 Oct | 71.41 L shares | 159,257 | 44.8 WittyTrades Proprietary |
45.32% | Rs 865.00 (-3.98%) |
| 26 Oct | 1.18 Cr shares | 294,755 | 40.1 WittyTrades Proprietary |
48.16% | Rs 825.00 (-4.62%) |
Average number of shares traded per trade was 40.1 in the latest session versus a 43.1 3-session average. The latest average trade size was close to its 3-session baseline rather than showing a clear larger-ticket surge. Latest delivery was 48.2% versus a 3-session average of 50.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Rs 901.35 (-0.47%) | 1.20 Cr shares | 43.13 L shares | 2.77x WittyTrades Proprietary |
2.89 Cr shares (—) | Positioning unavailable |
| 23 Oct | Rs 862.70 (-4.29%) | 3.60 Cr shares | 71.41 L shares | 5.03x WittyTrades Proprietary |
3.02 Cr shares (+4.70%) | Short buildup |
| 26 Oct | Rs 825.00 (-4.37%) | 2.37 Cr shares | 1.18 Cr shares | 2.01x WittyTrades Proprietary |
3.02 Cr shares (-0.02%) | Long unwinding |
How open interest shifted across expiries
| Expiry | Latest OI | 1-Day OI Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | 49.26 L shares | -75.23 L |
| 23 Nov | 2.49 Cr shares | +73.98 L |
| 29 Dec | 4.47 L shares | +1.18 L |
The front expiry lost OI while later expiries gained OI, confirming contract migration. About 83.7% of aggregate OI sat beyond the front expiry. This is an expiry-structure observation, not a directional signal by itself.
- 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 50.3%.
- Whether later-expiry OI continues to absorb positions from the front contract as expiry approaches.
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.
- Shriram Finance Limited (SHRIRAMFIN) shares fell sharply on Monday, dropping 4.62% to close at ₹825.00 after opening at ₹832.00. The stock hovered near the lower end of its intraday range of ₹810.20 to ₹836.00, marking an 11-month low and extending its losses following recent weak quarterly results and subsequent brokerage rating and target price cuts.
- The company approved and took on record its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Alongside the earnings release, the Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27, with the record date fixed for October 29, 2026, and payout scheduled before November 20, 2026.
- Trading volume was 2.40 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Shriram Finance share price falling on 26 October 2026?
Shriram Finance Limited (SHRIRAMFIN) shares fell sharply on Monday, dropping 4.62% to close at ₹825.00 after opening at ₹832.00. The stock hovered near the lower end of its intraday range of ₹810.20 to ₹836.00, marking an 11-month low and extending its losses following recent weak quarterly results and subsequent brokerage rating and target price cuts.
While the broader market benchmark Nifty rose 0.68%, Shriram Finance faced pronounced selling pressure, diverging significantly from the broader market trend. The steep decline reflects persistent weakness in the stock, which has suffered a 12.23% drop over the past 5 trading days and a 16.67% correction over the past 20 trading days, bringing the price close to its 52-week low of ₹710.25.
The sharp downward movement coincides with extensive coverage of recent second-quarter financial results announced on October 23, 2026, alongside reports that multiple major brokerages including Jefferies and Citi slashed their target prices due to concerns over growth outlooks and elevated credit costs. Additionally, the company announced an interim dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share with an upcoming record date of October 29, 2026, though market attention remained dominated by valuation adjustments and growth concerns following the earnings report.
1.18 crore shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 49.28 lakh shares (2.40 times). The five-day average daily volume was 47.28 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 26 October 2026 showed 56.87 lakh shares delivered, representing 48.16% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 294,755 trades.
The sharp downward move in Shriram Finance shares is supported by widespread media and market reports highlighting multiple brokerage target price cuts and growth outlook concerns following the release of second-quarter financial results, accompanied by heavy trading volumes well above 20-day averages.
Latest Company Developments
The company approved and took on record its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Alongside the earnings release, the Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27, with the record date fixed for October 29, 2026, and payout scheduled before November 20, 2026.
Quarterly financial results and dividend announcements directly influence investor valuations, sentiment, and near-term capital allocation.
The company announced the appointment of Mr. Panakala Raju M as the Chief Software Officer (Senior Management Personnel) based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Senior management changes support the company's ongoing digital transformation and technological integration initiatives.
Approved and taken on record the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results of the Company for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026, prepared pursuant to Regulation 33 and 52 of the Listing Regulations.
Shriram Finance Limited has informed the Exchange that Record date for the purpose of payment of Interim Dividend for the Financial Year 2026-27 is October 29, 2026.
appointment of Mr. Panakala Raju M, as a Chief Software Officer of the Company (SMP).
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 13.11% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 13.81% on 30 June 2026, a change of -0.70 percentage points.
The filing reported 50 MF/UTI holders.
What to Watch Next
- Stock price stability around the 11-month low and support near the 52-week low of ₹710.25
- Delivery percentage and cash-market participation trends relative to the 2.4x 20-day average volume
- Upcoming interim dividend record date scheduled for October 29, 2026
- Management commentary and institutional reactions following the Q2 earnings conference call transcript
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Shriram Finance company news?
The company approved and took on record its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Alongside the earnings release, the Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27, with the record date fixed for October 29, 2026, and payout scheduled before November 20, 2026.
How strong was Shriram Finance’s trading volume?
1.18 crore shares traded, 2.40 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 26 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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