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IRFC Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 86.40
-0.08%
1-year price · range ₹85–₹134

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.7%) on short-covering (OI down -13.2%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about IRFC

In the last completed session, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. closed +1.72% with futures open interest moving -13.2%. That combination — price rising while OI shrinks — is classified as Short Covering. It typically reflects existing short sellers closing positions, not fresh buying. Short-covering rallies can be sharp but tend to fade without follow-through demand. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.48, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹88 sits 1.9% 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 supportive setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
119,236,075
-18097800 (-13.2%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.48
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 88
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 86.47
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
4,768,042
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
39.3
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 137.17
-37.0% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 85.00
+1.7% above low
200-DMA
₹ 104.37
-17.1% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 90.47
-4.4% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-30.7%
1M -1.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
15.7
price / earnings
P/B
2.0
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 112,912 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.36%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 5.49
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 2026-08-25 · spot 86 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 90 and 90+4.1% upside, +4.1% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
260,400 -28k
80
1,546,125 -592k
0 -6k
81
184,450 -17k
65,100
82
553,350 -342k
124,775 +5k
IV 56% Δ 0.77 θ -0.2 ν 0
83
547,925 -6k
179,025 -6k
IV 23% Δ 0.89 θ -0.1 ν 0
84
1,160,950 -109k
IV 29% Δ -0.16 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,032,575 -657k
IV 24% Δ 0.76 θ -0.1 ν 0
85
3,309,250 -543k
IV 28% Δ -0.27 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,929,500 -1324k
IV 24% Δ 0.60 θ -0.1 ν 0
86
2,121,175 -348k
IV 28% Δ -0.41 θ -0.1 ν 0
4,481,050 -586k
IV 28% Δ 0.43 θ -0.1 ν 0
87
2,967,475 -98k
IV 30% Δ -0.56 θ -0.1 ν 0
6,130,250 -950k
IV 31% Δ 0.31 θ -0.1 ν 0
88 MP
2,321,900 -386k
IV 33% Δ -0.68 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,522,625 -554k
IV 34% Δ 0.22 θ -0.1 ν 0
89
1,974,700 -348k
IV 37% Δ -0.76 θ -0.1 ν 0
23,533,650 -4227k
IV 36% Δ 0.15 θ -0.1 ν 0
90 R S
6,900,600 -1780k
IV 40% Δ -0.82 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,808,350 -814k
91
1,057,875 -76k
IV 50% Δ -0.83 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,414,125 +16k
92
1,009,050 -33k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 86.47
Key Resistance (R) 90
Key Support (S) 90
Max Pain Strike (MP) 88
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 IRFC options · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: IRFC · Spot: ₹ 86.47 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · Lot: 5425

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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IRFC — frequently asked questions

What is the Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. share price today?

IRFC is trading at ₹86.40 (-0.08% 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 15.7.

What is the market cap of Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.?

IRFC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹112,912 crore.

Is IRFC near its 52-week high?

IRFC is trading -37.0% from its 52-week high of ₹137.17 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of IRFC?

The 14-day RSI of IRFC is 39.3, which is considered neutral.

Is IRFC above its 200-day moving average?

IRFC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹104.37 (-17.1% away).

What is the F&O buildup in IRFC?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies IRFC as Short Covering (bias: bullish), 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 ₹88 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.48, 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.