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

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 363.00
-0.22%
1-year price · range ₹336–₹481

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +5.4%) on price weakness (-2.3%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about PFC

In the last completed session, Power Finance Corporation Ltd. closed -2.29% with futures open interest moving +5.4%. 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 ₹385 sits 6.1% 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
90,857,000
+4690400 (+5.4%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.55
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 385
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 363.80
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
9,594,279
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
21.3
oversold
52-Week High
₹ 486.50
-25.2% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 329.90
+10.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 403.64
-9.9% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 412.24
-11.8% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-11.0%
1M -11.8%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
4.6
price / earnings
P/B
0.8
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 119,794 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
4.30%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 78.94
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 364 · EOD 2026-08-20

Option writers expect range between 400 and 400+9.9% upside, +9.9% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
335
0
7,800 +1k
IV 49% Δ 0.91 θ -0.4 ν 0
340
278,200 +130k
0
345
0
IV 58% Δ -0.18 θ -0.7 ν 0
31,200 +6k
IV 36% Δ 0.86 θ -0.4 ν 0
350
585,000 +165k
106,600 +20k
IV 30% Δ 0.79 θ -0.5 ν 0
355
486,200 +310k
IV 24% Δ -0.16 θ -0.3 ν 0
282,100 +136k
IV 27% Δ 0.66 θ -0.5 ν 0
360
1,483,300 +783k
IV 22% Δ -0.31 θ -0.3 ν 0
813,800 +741k
IV 25% Δ 0.47 θ -0.5 ν 0
365
629,200 +110k
IV 20% Δ -0.54 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,172,300 +1604k
IV 24% Δ 0.27 θ -0.4 ν 0
370
1,316,900 -95k
IV 19% Δ -0.79 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,004,600 +713k
IV 26% Δ 0.14 θ -0.3 ν 0
375
625,300 -346k
2,939,300 -15k
380
1,268,800 -367k
1,686,100 -405k
385 MP
1,384,500 -20k
2,108,600 -403k
390
1,085,500 -78k
1,123,200 -285k
395
460,200 -7k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 363.81
Key Resistance (R) 400
Key Support (S) 400
Max Pain Strike (MP) 385
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 · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: PFC · Spot: ₹ 363.81 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · 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 ₹363.00 (-0.22% 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 4.6.

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

PFC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹119,794 crore.

Is PFC near its 52-week high?

PFC is trading -25.2% from its 52-week high of ₹486.50 as of 2026-08-20.

What is the RSI of PFC?

The 14-day RSI of PFC is 21.3, which is considered oversold.

Is PFC above its 200-day moving average?

PFC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹403.64 (-9.9% 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 ₹385 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.55, 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.