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PFC Power Finance Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services · F&O lot size: 1,300

PFC lot size: 1,300 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹4.32 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹332.40. All F&O lot sizes →

₹ 332.40
-0.26%
1-year price · range ₹322–₹481

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Daily bars from exchange end-of-day data; during market hours today’s bar updates with the latest price. Splits and bonuses are adjusted; demergers show as the real gaps they were. Volume profile is estimated from each day’s range. D marks a bulk or block deal day (green: net buying, red: net selling, purple: matched cross). Charting by TradingView Lightweight Charts.

PFC Seasonality month by month since 2007 · adjusted month-end closes

PFC in October: closed the month higher in 11 of 19 years (2007–2025), with a median move of +2.7% and an average of +4.2%.

Jan
8/19
-1.1%
Feb
11/19
+1.5%
Mar
10/20
-0.8%
Apr
13/20
+4.0%
May
9/20
-2.4%
Jun
10/20
-0.4%
Jul
13/20
+1.9%
Aug
8/20
-1.3%
Sep
9/20
-0.7%
Oct
11/19
+2.7%
Nov
12/19
+6.5%
Dec
12/19
+3.0%

Years the month closed higher / years with data, and the median monthly move. Past patterns, not a forecast: most months are close to a coin toss.

Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +2.0%) on price weakness (-0.4%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about PFC

In the last completed session, Power Finance Corporation Ltd. closed -0.42% with futures open interest moving +2.0%. 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 option PCR of 0.86 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹340 sits 2.3% 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 Power Finance Corporation Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Power Finance Corporation Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
117,148,200
+2330900 (+2.0%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.86
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 340
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 333.25
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
—
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
7,892,261
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
43.9
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 486.50
-31.7% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 313.35
+6.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 400.03
-16.9% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 347.53
-4.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-16.2%
1M -3.0%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
4.2
price / earnings
P/B
0.8
price / book
ROE
—
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 109,695 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
4.69%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 78.93
earnings per share

Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.

Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)

No institutional bulk or block deals recorded for this stock in the last 30 sessions.

Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days

No insider disclosures filed for this stock in the last 60 days.

PFC Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 332 · EOD 2026-10-19

PFC option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.86 · max pain ₹340 · highest call OI at ₹350 · highest put OI at ₹340 · underlying ₹332.40. One lot is 1,300 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 25.0%, IV rank 28 and IV percentile 33 over the past year (range 16.9%–45.4%); 20-day historical volatility 23.4%.

Option writers expect range between 340 and 350 — +5.3% upside, +2.3% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
9,100 ₹38.35
IV 52% Δ 0.99 θ -0.1 ν 0
280
81,900 -6k ₹0.10
IV 52% Δ -0.01 θ -0.1 ν 0
0 ₹86.10
IV 44% Δ 0.99 θ -0.1 ν 0
285
7,800 ₹0.05
IV 44% Δ -0.01 θ -0.0 ν 0
5,200 ₹39.00
IV 43% Δ 0.99 θ -0.1 ν 0
290
98,800 -4k ₹0.10
IV 43% Δ -0.01 θ -0.0 ν 0
179,400 ₹31.60
IV 38% Δ 0.99 θ -0.1 ν 0
295
65,000 -32k ₹0.10
IV 38% Δ -0.01 θ -0.0 ν 0
183,300 -4k ₹32.15
IV 38% Δ 0.97 θ -0.1 ν 0
300
1,075,100 -28k ₹0.20
IV 38% Δ -0.03 θ -0.1 ν 0
0 ₹68.10
IV 33% Δ 0.97 θ -0.1 ν 0
305
84,500 -108k ₹0.20
IV 33% Δ -0.03 θ -0.1 ν 0
174,200 -7k ₹22.45
IV 29% Δ 0.96 θ -0.1 ν 0
310
729,300 +15k ₹0.25
IV 29% Δ -0.04 θ -0.1 ν 0
236,600 +15k ₹17.85
IV 27% Δ 0.93 θ -0.2 ν 0
315
1,216,800 -656k ₹0.45
IV 27% Δ -0.07 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,102,400 -19k ₹14.35
IV 26% Δ 0.86 θ -0.2 ν 0
320
1,521,000 +364k ₹0.90
IV 26% Δ -0.14 θ -0.2 ν 0
847,600 -32k ₹10.40
IV 26% Δ 0.75 θ -0.3 ν 0
325
1,006,200 -925k ₹1.95
IV 26% Δ -0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,725,100 -69k ₹6.80
IV 25% Δ 0.62 θ -0.3 ν 0
330
1,333,800 -810k ₹3.35
IV 25% Δ -0.38 θ -0.3 ν 0
859,300 -271k ₹4.20
IV 25% Δ 0.46 θ -0.3 ν 0
335
642,200 +6k ₹5.60
IV 25% Δ -0.54 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,524,600 -75k ₹2.35
IV 25% Δ 0.31 θ -0.3 ν 0
340 S MP
1,744,600 -34k ₹8.80
IV 25% Δ -0.69 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,693,900 -754k ₹1.25
IV 25% Δ 0.19 θ -0.2 ν 0
345
1,085,500 -46k ₹13.25
IV 25% Δ -0.81 θ -0.2 ν 0
3,434,600 -1059k ₹0.80
IV 28% Δ 0.12 θ -0.2 ν 0
350 R
1,378,000 -90k ₹17.00
IV 28% Δ -0.88 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,462,500 -875k ₹0.50
IV 29% Δ 0.08 θ -0.1 ν 0
355
265,200 ₹22.30
IV 29% Δ -0.92 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,357,200 -99k ₹0.35
IV 32% Δ 0.05 θ -0.1 ν 0
360
794,300 -4k ₹27.75
IV 32% Δ -0.95 θ -0.1 ν 0
263,900 -73k ₹0.20
IV 33% Δ 0.03 θ -0.1 ν 0
365
50,700 +3k ₹33.40
IV 33% Δ -0.97 θ -0.0 ν 0
585,000 -82k ₹0.15
IV 35% Δ 0.02 θ -0.1 ν 0
370
692,900 ₹38.00
IV 35% Δ -0.98 θ +0.0 ν 0
179,400 +3k ₹0.15
IV 39% Δ 0.02 θ -0.1 ν 0
375
44,200 ₹44.10
IV 39% Δ -0.98 θ +0.0 ν 0
908,700 -104k ₹0.10
IV 40% Δ 0.01 θ -0.1 ν 0
380
310,700 -2k ₹45.80
IV 40% Δ -0.99 θ +0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 332.40
Key Resistance (R) 350
Key Support (S) 340
Max Pain Strike (MP) 340
Concentrations of Option open interest show strong barrier levels. Option writers defend these levels, especially heading into monthly derivatives expiry.

Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for PFC options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: PFC · Spot: ₹ 332.40 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 1300

Legs

Side
Type
Strike
Qty
Premium
Net premium—
Max profit—
Max loss—
Breakevens—
Position Delta—
Position Theta/day—
Position Vega/1% IV—

Payoff at expiry

Latest News recent coverage from Reuters, Simply Wall St, MT Newswires and others

No recent news articles found for this stock.

PFC — frequently asked questions

What is the Power Finance Corporation Ltd. share price today?

PFC is trading at ₹332.40 (-0.26% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Power Finance Corporation Ltd.?

PFC (Power Finance Corporation Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 4.2.

What is the market cap of Power Finance Corporation Ltd.?

PFC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹109,695 crore.

Is PFC near its 52-week high?

PFC is trading -31.7% from its 52-week high of ₹486.50 as of 2026-10-19.

What is the RSI of PFC?

The 14-day RSI of PFC is 43.9, which is considered neutral.

Is PFC above its 200-day moving average?

PFC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹400.03 (-16.9% away).

What is the F&O buildup in PFC?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies PFC as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for PFC options?

PFC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹340 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.86, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying PFC?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in PFC 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.