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

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 355.60
+2.92%
1-year price · range ₹336–₹475

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +2.5%) on price weakness (-0.8%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about PFC

In the last completed session, Power Finance Corporation Ltd. closed -0.79% with futures open interest moving +2.5%. 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 0.64, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹360 sits 1.2% 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. suggests further downside pressure is likely.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
98,109,700
+2342600 (+2.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.64
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 360
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 345.50
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
19,206,290
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
37.2
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 486.50
-26.9% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 329.90
+7.8% above low
200-DMA
₹ 402.31
-11.6% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 395.37
-10.1% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-9.8%
1M -14.9%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
4.5
price / earnings
P/B
0.8
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 117,352 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
4.39%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 78.95
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.

Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-09-29 · spot 346 · EOD 2026-09-03

Option writers expect range between 350 and 400+15.8% upside, +1.3% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 274% Δ 0.69 θ -1.8 ν 0
315
27,300 +2k
19,500 -4k
320
535,600 +22k
0
IV 257% Δ 0.67 θ -1.7 ν 0
325
141,700 -7k
IV 23% Δ -0.14 θ -0.1 ν 0
258,700 +109k
IV 18% Δ 0.86 θ -0.1 ν 0
330
1,270,100 +100k
IV 23% Δ -0.20 θ -0.1 ν 0
89,700 +15k
IV 19% Δ 0.77 θ -0.1 ν 0
335
494,000 +97k
IV 23% Δ -0.27 θ -0.1 ν 0
975,000 +219k
IV 19% Δ 0.67 θ -0.2 ν 0
340
1,475,500 +196k
IV 23% Δ -0.35 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,076,400 +357k
IV 19% Δ 0.56 θ -0.2 ν 0
345
1,027,000 +101k
IV 23% Δ -0.45 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,003,000 +401k
IV 20% Δ 0.45 θ -0.2 ν 0
350 S
3,928,600 +1237k
IV 23% Δ -0.54 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,160,900 +204k
IV 21% Δ 0.35 θ -0.2 ν 0
355
1,067,300 +429k
IV 24% Δ -0.63 θ -0.1 ν 0
4,417,400 +270k
IV 22% Δ 0.27 θ -0.1 ν 0
360 MP
2,605,200 +7k
IV 25% Δ -0.70 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,284,100 +144k
IV 22% Δ 0.20 θ -0.1 ν 0
365
1,258,400 +13k
IV 28% Δ -0.74 θ -0.1 ν 0
5,297,500 +215k
IV 24% Δ 0.16 θ -0.1 ν 0
370
2,493,400 -10k
IV 28% Δ -0.80 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,635,400 +301k
375
470,600 +1k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 345.50
Key Resistance (R) 400
Key Support (S) 350
Max Pain Strike (MP) 360
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 · 2026-09-29 expiry

Underlying: PFC · Spot: ₹ 345.50 · Expiry: 2026-09-29 · 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

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PFC — frequently asked questions

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

PFC is trading at ₹355.60 (+2.92% 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 4.5.

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

PFC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹117,352 crore.

Is PFC near its 52-week high?

PFC is trading -26.9% from its 52-week high of ₹486.50 as of 2026-09-04.

What is the RSI of PFC?

The 14-day RSI of PFC is 37.2, which is considered neutral.

Is PFC above its 200-day moving average?

PFC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹402.31 (-11.6% 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 ₹360 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.64, 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.