IRFC Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Financial Services · F&O lot size: 5,425IRFC lot size: 5,425 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹4.25 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹78.37. All F&O lot sizes →
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Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about IRFC
In the last completed session, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. closed -2.88% with futures open interest moving +5.3%. That combination — price falling while OI builds — is classified as Short Buildup. Fresh short positions are being added on weakness, which historically prefaces further downside until shorts are forced to cover. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.55, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹79 sits 0.7% above the current price, a mild magnet near expiry.
There have been no notable bulk or block deals from FIIs, mutual funds, or insurance companies in Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
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Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services
Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
IRFC Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 78 · EOD 2026-10-19
IRFC option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.55 · max pain ₹79 · highest call OI at ₹90 · highest put OI at ₹75 · underlying ₹78.37. One lot is 5,425 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 27.8%, IV rank 34 and IV percentile 33 over the past year (range 19.0%–45.0%); 20-day historical volatility 28.2%.
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
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IV 44%
Δ 0.97
θ -0.0
ν 0
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68 |
IV 44%
Δ -0.03
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 40%
Δ 0.97
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
69 |
IV 40%
Δ -0.03
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 39%
Δ 0.96
θ -0.0
ν 0
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70 |
IV 39%
Δ -0.04
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 36%
Δ 0.94
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
71 |
IV 36%
Δ -0.06
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 33%
Δ 0.92
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
72 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.08
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 31%
Δ 0.89
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
73 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.11
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 29%
Δ 0.83
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
74 |
IV 29%
Δ -0.17
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 28%
Δ 0.75
θ -0.1
ν 0
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75 S |
IV 28%
Δ -0.25
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 28%
Δ 0.64
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
76 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.36
θ -0.1
ν 0
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IV 27%
Δ 0.52
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
77 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.48
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 28%
Δ 0.39
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
78 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.61
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 29%
Δ 0.29
θ -0.1
ν 0
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79 MP |
IV 29%
Δ -0.71
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 30%
Δ 0.21
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
80 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.79
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 32%
Δ 0.15
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
81 |
IV 32%
Δ -0.85
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 34%
Δ 0.11
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
82 |
IV 34%
Δ -0.89
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 35%
Δ 0.08
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
83 |
IV 35%
Δ -0.92
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 38%
Δ 0.07
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
84 |
IV 38%
Δ -0.93
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 40%
Δ 0.05
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
85 |
IV 40%
Δ -0.95
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 42%
Δ 0.04
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
86 |
IV 42%
Δ -0.96
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 45%
Δ 0.04
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
87 |
IV 45%
Δ -0.96
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 47%
Δ 0.03
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
88 |
IV 47%
Δ -0.97
θ -0.0
ν 0
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Chain Interpretation
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IRFC — frequently asked questions
What is the Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. share price today?
IRFC is trading at ₹78.44 (-2.26% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.?
IRFC (Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 13.9.
What is the market cap of Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.?
IRFC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹102,509 crore.
What is the ROE of Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.?
IRFC has a return on equity (ROE) of about 12.6%.
Is IRFC near its 52-week high?
IRFC is trading -42.8% from its 52-week high of ₹137.17 as of 2026-10-19.
What is the RSI of IRFC?
The 14-day RSI of IRFC is 47.0, which is considered neutral.
Is IRFC above its 200-day moving average?
IRFC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹96.35 (-18.6% away).
What is the F&O buildup in IRFC?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies IRFC as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for IRFC options?
IRFC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹79 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.55, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying IRFC?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in IRFC with named buyers and sellers, plus promoter and insider filings — the tables on this page list the most recent institutional activity as disclosed to the exchanges.