−18% from the high · +59% from the low
Long unwinding into a 26-day expiry: futures OI −1.3% on a −2.6% day, the most call OI sits at 2,000, the most put OI at 2,000, max pain 1,940.
BHARATFORG futures closed at ₹1,872.20, −0.1% to spot, with 99% of open interest in the 27 Oct contract, and the 1,880 straddle prices a move of about ±5.7% by expiry.
| Expiry | Close ₹ | Basis ₹ · % | Annualised % | OI lots · on the day | Share of OI % | Contracts traded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct26 days | ₹1,872.20 | −2.80−0.1% | −2.1% | 16,000▼ −1.4% · −240 lots | 99 | 3,000 |
| 23 Nov53 days | ₹1,883.10 | +8.10+0.4% | +3.0% | 250▲ +5.6% · +13 lots | 1.5 | 86 |
| 29 Dec89 days | ₹1,880.00 | +5.00+0.3% | +1.1% | 3.0▲ +200.0% · +2.0 lots | 0.02 | 2.0 |
1.5% of futures OI sits beyond the 27 Oct contract · 42 of 67 listed contracts traded · 10,000 option contracts changed hands
The 1,880 straddle closed at ₹105.90 (call 49.85 + put 56.05), pricing a move of about ±5.7% by the 27 Oct expiry. In the last 253 windows of 19 sessions, BHARATFORG moved more than that 128 times.
After the last 8 bulletins, BHARATFORG closed higher five sessions later in 5 of 7.
| Bulletin | Day of the news | 1 session later | 5 sessions later | Futures OI on the day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 SeptBharat Forge raises ₹2,000 crore through QIP | ▼ −2.5%Nifty −1.6% · −1.0 pp | ▼ −3.3%Nifty −1.8% · −1.5 pp | —not reached | ▼ −2.1%long unwinding |
| 13 MayBharat Forge secures contract with Embraer for landing gear | ▲ +1.7%Nifty +0.1% · +1.6 pp | ▲ +1.9%Nifty +1.3% · +0.6 pp | ▼ −1.3%Nifty +1.2% · −2.5 pp | ▲ +2.0%long build-up |
| 12 MayBharat Forge secures long-term contract with Embraer | ▲ +1.7%Nifty +0.1% · +1.6 pp | ▲ +1.9%Nifty +1.3% · +0.6 pp | ▼ −1.3%Nifty +1.2% · −2.5 pp | ▲ +2.0%long build-up |
| 19 FebBharat Forge Q3 net profit declines 17% to ₹288 crore | ▼ −0.8%Nifty −1.4% · +0.7 pp | ▲ +0.5%Nifty −1.0% · +1.4 pp | ▲ +7.9%Nifty −1.3% · +9.2 pp | ▼ −2.1%long unwinding |
| 15 FebBharat Forge Q3 net profit declines 17% to ₹288 crore | ▼ −0.7%Nifty +0.8% · −1.5 pp | ▲ +0.7%Nifty +1.0% · −0.3 pp | ▲ +5.4%Nifty +0.9% · +4.4 pp | ▲ +2.2%short build-up |
| 15 FebBharat Forge Q3 net profit declines 17% to ₹288 crore | ▼ −0.7%Nifty +0.8% · −1.5 pp | ▲ +0.7%Nifty +1.0% · −0.3 pp | ▲ +5.4%Nifty +0.9% · +4.4 pp | ▲ +2.2%short build-up |
| 13 FebDefence stocks gain as ₹3.60 lakh crore proposals approved | ▼ −0.7%Nifty +0.8% · −1.5 pp | ▲ +0.7%Nifty +1.0% · −0.3 pp | ▲ +5.4%Nifty +0.9% · +4.4 pp | ▲ +2.2%short build-up |
| 13 FebBharat Forge Q3 profit rises 28% with strong order book | ▲ +0.7%Nifty −1.3% · +2.0 pp | 0.0%Nifty −0.5% · +0.5 pp | ▲ +3.1%Nifty −0.9% · +4.0 pp | ▼ −2.8%short covering |
Revenue ₹4,640 cr, +19% on a year earlier; profit −₹90 cr, −130% in the Jun 2026 quarter, consolidated.
| Quarter | Revenue ₹ cr | Revenue YoY | Profit ₹ cr | Profit YoY | EPS ₹ | Market on the day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026filed 10 Aug | ₹4,640 cr | ▲ +19% | −₹90 cr | ▼ −130% | -1.88 | ▼ −2.0%Nifty −0.5% · −1.6 pp |
| Mar 2026filed 7 May · audited | ₹4,528 cr | ▲ +18% | ₹233 cr | ▼ −17% | 4.86 | ▼ −0.2%Nifty −0.6% · +0.5 pp |
| Dec 2025filed 12 Feb | ₹4,343 cr | ▲ +25% | ₹273 cr | ▲ +28% | 5.53 | ▲ +0.7%Nifty −1.3% · +2.0 pp |
| Sept 2025filed 11 Nov | ₹4,032 cr | ▲ +9.3% | ₹299 cr | ▲ +23% | 6.26 | ▼ −0.9%Nifty +0.7% · −1.6 pp |
| Jun 2025filed 6 Aug | ₹3,909 cr | ▼ −4.8% | ₹284 cr | ▲ +63% | 5.93 | ▼ −1.8%Nifty −0.3% · −1.5 pp |
| Mar 2025filed 8 May · audited | ₹3,853 cr | ▼ −7.5% | ₹283 cr | ▲ +24% | 5.92 | ▲ +4.7%Nifty −1.1% · +5.8 pp |
| Dec 2024filed 13 Feb | ₹3,476 cr | ▼ −10% | ₹213 cr | ▼ −16% | 4.54 | ▼ −2.6%Nifty −0.1% · −2.5 pp |
| Sept 2024filed 14 Nov | ₹3,689 cr | ▼ −2.3% | ₹243 cr | ▲ +13% | 5.23 | ▼ −1.8%Nifty −0.3% · −1.5 pp |
| Year | Revenue ₹ cr | Revenue YoY | Profit ₹ cr | Profit YoY | EPS ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26to Mar 2026 | ₹16,812 cr | ▲ +11% | ₹1,089 cr | ▲ +19% | 22.58 |
| FY25to Mar 2025 | ₹15,123 cr | ▼ −3.6% | ₹913 cr | ▲ +0.34% | 20.05 |
| FY24to Mar 2024 | ₹15,682 cr | — | ₹910 cr | — | 20.43 |
BHARATFORG trades at 130 times trailing earnings against 50 for its industry, 9.6 times book value, revenue +18% over twelve months, a 0.91% dividend yield, market cap ₹92,000 cr.
| Stock | Market cap ₹ | P/E | P/B | Close ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTHERSONSamvardhana Motherson International Limited | 1,70,000 cron 1 Oct | 38consolidated | 3.8 | ₹157.05 |
| BOSCHLTDBosch Limited | 1,30,000 cron 1 Oct | 39consolidated | 9.0 | ₹45,480.00 |
| BHARATFORGBharat Forge Limited | 92,000 cron 1 Oct | 130consolidated | 9.6 | ₹1,875.00 |
| UNOMINDAUNO Minda Limited | 64,000 cron 1 Oct | 53consolidated | 8.8 | ₹1,111.00 |
| SCHAEFFLERSchaeffler India Limited | 61,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 9.9 | ₹3,885.60 |
| SONACOMSSona BLW Precision Forgings Limited | 50,000 cron 1 Oct | 72consolidated | 8.2 | ₹805.00 |
| TIINDIATube Investments of India Limited | 45,000 cron 1 Oct | 75consolidated | 3.2 | ₹2,340.00 |
| ENDURANCEEndurance Technologies Limited | 37,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.3 | ₹2,601.40 |
| EXIDEINDExide Industries Limited | 35,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.5 | ₹409.45 |
| DHOOTTRANSDhoot Transmission Limited | 30,000 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹1,443.40 |
| CRAFTSMANCraftsman Automation Limited | 27,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 8.2 | ₹10,266.00 |
| SANSERASansera Engineering Limited | 27,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 8.6 | ₹4,276.60 |
| ZFCVINDIAZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited | 26,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 6.9 | ₹2,241.00 |
| ASAHIINDIAAsahi India Glass Limited | 24,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 6.1 | ₹944.25 |
| SUNDRMFASTSundram Fasteners Limited | 24,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.5 | ₹1,123.60 |
| GABRIELGabriel India Limited | 23,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 17 | ₹1,315.00 |
| BELRISEBelrise Industries Limited | 23,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 4.4 | ₹237.50 |
| MSUMIMotherson Sumi Wiring India Limited | 22,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 10 | ₹33.55 |
| SHRIPISTONSPR Auto Technologies Limited | 21,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 6.9 | ₹4,490.50 |
| TENNINDTenneco Clean Air India Limited | 20,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 17 | ₹495.40 |
| MINDACORPMinda Corporation Limited | 16,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 6.0 | ₹667.35 |
| SEDEMACSEDEMAC Mechatronics Limited | 15,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 34 | ₹3,432.80 |
| CIEINDIACIE Automotive India Limited | 14,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 1.8 | ₹376.35 |
| ARE&MAmara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited | 14,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 1.7 | ₹747.40 |
| LUMAXTECHLumax Auto Technologies Limited | 13,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 9.1 | ₹1,978.90 |
| JBMAJBM Auto Limited | 13,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 8.1 | ₹544.65 |
| VARROCVarroc Engineering Limited | 13,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 7.0 | ₹830.60 |
| RKFORGERamkrishna Forgings Limited | 13,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 3.9 | ₹695.45 |
| ASKAUTOLTDASK Automotive Limited | 12,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 9.3 | ₹618.15 |
| PRICOLLTDPricol Limited | 9,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 7.1 | ₹734.50 |
| BANCOINDIABanco Products (I) Limited | 8,400 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.0 | ₹589.85 |
| SKFINDIASKF India Limited | 7,200 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.4 | ₹1,450.20 |
| SJSS.J.S. Enterprises Limited | 7,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 7.9 | ₹2,159.80 |
| SUPRAJITSuprajit Engineering Limited | 6,600 cron 1 Oct | — | 4.6 | ₹481.05 |
| SSWLSteel Strips Wheels Limited | 6,100 cron 1 Oct | — | 3.4 | ₹390.80 |
| WHEELSWheels India Limited | 5,800 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.5 | ₹2,241.30 |
| LGBBROSLTDLG Balakrishnan & Bros Limited | 5,500 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.5 | ₹1,711.10 |
| SHARDAMOTRSharda Motor Industries Limited | 5,300 cron 1 Oct | — | 4.1 | ₹928.80 |
| JAMNAAUTOJamna Auto Industries Limited | 5,300 cron 1 Oct | — | 4.6 | ₹131.65 |
| NRBBEARINGNRB Bearing Limited | 5,300 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.3 | ₹542.60 |
| LUMAXINDLumax Industries Limited | 5,200 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.7 | ₹5,550.00 |
| ROLEXRINGSRolex Rings Limited | 5,200 cron 1 Oct | — | 4.2 | ₹196.35 |
| FIEMINDFiem Industries Limited | 4,700 cron 1 Oct | — | 3.9 | ₹1,794.80 |
| RMLRane (Madras) Limited | 3,700 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.0 | ₹1,343.20 |
| UNIPARTSUniparts India Limited | 3,700 cron 1 Oct | — | 4.3 | ₹819.30 |
| DIVGIITTSDivgi Torqtransfer Systems Limited | 3,500 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.5 | ₹1,136.40 |
| SANDHARSandhar Technologies Limited | 3,400 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.5 | ₹563.85 |
| JTEKTINDIAJtekt India Limited | 3,200 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.7 | ₹115.85 |
| CARRAROCarraro India Limited | 2,900 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.2 | ₹518.10 |
| INDNIPPONIndia Nippon Electricals Limited | 2,800 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹1,224.40 |
| MMFLMM Forgings Limited | 2,800 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.8 | ₹571.95 |
| SUNCLAYSundaram Clayton Limited | 2,600 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.0 | ₹1,183.00 |
| TALBROAUTOTalbros Automotive Components Limited | 2,600 cron 1 Oct | — | 3.5 | ₹419.70 |
| AUTOAXLESAutomotive Axles Limited | 2,500 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.3 | ₹1,683.00 |
| GNAGNA Axles Limited | 2,500 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.5 | ₹580.70 |
| FMGOETZEFederal-Mogul Goetze (India) Limited. | 2,500 cron 1 Oct | — | 1.6 | ₹444.25 |
| RAJRATANRajratan Global Wire Limited | 2,300 cron 1 Oct | — | 3.5 | ₹453.55 |
| RACLGEARRACL Geartech Limited | 1,800 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.2 | ₹1,538.20 |
| NDRAUTONdr Auto Components Limited | 1,700 cron 1 Oct | — | 4.8 | ₹715.85 |
| FRONTSPFrontier Springs Limited | 1,700 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹1,415.60 |
| KROSSKross Limited | 1,700 cron 1 Oct | — | 3.4 | ₹258.40 |
| RICOAUTORico Auto Industries Limited | 1,600 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.1 | ₹121.65 |
| MENONBEMenon Bearings Limited | 1,600 cron 1 Oct | — | 8.7 | ₹288.40 |
| STUDDSStudds Accessories Limited | 1,600 cron 1 Oct | — | 3.0 | ₹399.85 |
| ALICONAlicon Castalloy Limited | 1,400 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.3 | ₹871.95 |
| JAYBARMARUJay Bharat Maruti Limited | 1,400 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.0 | ₹130.80 |
| BHARATSEBharat Seats Limited | 1,300 cron 1 Oct | — | 5.6 | ₹204.65 |
| IGARASHIIgarashi Motors India Limited | 1,300 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.7 | ₹398.95 |
| PRECAMPrecision Camshafts Limited | 1,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 1.3 | ₹109.90 |
| MUNJALAUMunjal Auto Industries Limited | 1,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.2 | ₹104.05 |
| SEKURITINDSaint Gobain Sekurit India Limited | 990 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹109.20 |
| ACGLAutomobile Corporation of Goa Limited | 990 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹1,622.70 |
| STERTOOLSSterling Tools Limited | 820 cron 1 Oct | — | 1.6 | ₹224.30 |
| ISTLTDI S T Limited | 740 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹635.00 |
| ENKEIWHELEnkei Wheels (India) Limited | 710 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹392.60 |
| ASALAutomotive Stampings and Assemblies Limited | 680 cron 1 Oct | — | 19 | ₹426.90 |
| ZFSTEERINGZF Steering Gear (India) Limited | 640 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹708.40 |
| HINDCOMPOSHindustan Composites Limited | 560 cron 1 Oct | — | 0.49 | ₹380.80 |
| TRITONVTriton Valves Limited | 550 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹1,078.00 |
| MUNJALSHOWMunjal Showa Limited | 500 cron 1 Oct | — | 0.73 | ₹124.55 |
| OMAXAUTOOmax Autos Limited | 430 cron 1 Oct | — | 1.2 | ₹201.15 |
| REMSONSINDRemsons Industries Limited | 390 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.5 | ₹112.55 |
| AUTOINDAutoline Industries Limited | 370 cron 1 Oct | — | 1.9 | ₹81.40 |
| PRITIKAUTOPritika Auto Industries Limited | 270 cron 1 Oct | — | 0.98 | ₹16.10 |
| SUNDRMBRAKSundaram Brake Linings Limited | 260 cron 1 Oct | — | 2.6 | ₹669.95 |
| BIMETALBimetal Bearings Limited | 240 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹640.00 |
| SHIVAMAUTOShivam Autotech Limited | 220 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹17.05 |
| PAVNAINDPavna Industries Limited | 210 cron 1 Oct | — | 0.99 | ₹15.35 |
| IPRINGLTDIP Rings Limited | 180 cron 1 Oct | — | — | ₹141.95 |
| BHARATGEARBharat Gears Limited | — | — | — | — |
| HITECHGEARThe Hi-Tech Gears Limited | — | — | — | — |
| LAKPRELakshmi Precision Screws Limited | — | — | — | — |
| MENNPISMenon Pistons Limited | — | — | — | — |
| PPAPPPAP Automotive Limited | — | — | — | — |
| PRADPMEPradeep Metals Limited | — | — | — | — |
| SETCOSetco Automotive Limited | — | — | — | — |
| UCALUCAL LIMITED | — | — | — | — |
| URAVIDEFUravi Defence and Technology Limited | — | — | — | — |
| VELJANVeljan Denison Limited | — | — | — | — |
Promoters hold 43.1%, foreign portfolio investors 15.2%, mutual funds 21.6% and insurance companies 7.3%, as filed for the quarter to 22 Sept.
| Category | 22 Sept | 30 Jun | 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 30 Sept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 43.12▼ −0.95 pp | 44.070.00 pp | 44.070.00 pp | 44.070.00 pp | 44.07 |
| Foreign portfolio investors | 15.18▲ +0.14 pp | 15.04▲ +0.89 pp | 14.15▲ +1.75 pp | 12.40▼ −1.22 pp | 13.62 |
| Mutual funds | 21.57▲ +0.83 pp | 20.74▼ −0.31 pp | 21.05▼ −1.65 pp | 22.70▲ +1.19 pp | 21.51 |
| Insurance companies | 7.30▼ −0.37 pp | 7.67▼ −0.75 pp | 8.42▼ −0.52 pp | 8.94▲ +0.08 pp | 8.86 |
| Banks and financial institutions | 3.99▲ +0.07 pp | 3.92▲ +0.62 pp | 3.30▲ +0.71 pp | 2.59▲ +0.70 pp | 1.89 |
| Individual investors | 7.52▲ +0.15 pp | 7.37▼ −0.46 pp | 7.83▼ −0.15 pp | 7.98▼ −0.50 pp | 8.48 |
| Bodies corporate | 0.63▲ +0.13 pp | 0.50▲ +0.05 pp | 0.45▼ −0.02 pp | 0.47▼ −0.15 pp | 0.62 |
| Others | 0.690.00 pp | 0.69▼ −0.04 pp | 0.73▼ −0.12 pp | 0.85▼ −0.10 pp | 0.95 |
Nothing upcoming on record; the last was a dividend of ₹6.50 a share, ex-date 3 Jul 2026.
| Ex-date | Action | Amount or ratio | Record date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| recent | ||||
| 3 Jul 2026 | dividend | ₹6.50 | 3 Jul 2026 | BSE |
| 18 Feb 2026 | dividend | ₹2.00 | 18 Feb 2026 | BSE |
| 4 Jul 2025 | dividend | ₹6.00 | 4 Jul 2025 | BSE |
| 18 Feb 2025 | dividend | ₹2.50 | 18 Feb 2025 | BSE |
| 5 Jul 2024 | dividend | ₹6.50 | 5 Jul 2024 | BSE |
| 23 Feb 2024 | dividend | ₹2.50 | 23 Feb 2024 | BSE |
BHARATFORG is −7.7% over 20 sessions against Nifty's −6.2%, 18% below its 52-week high, realised volatility 27% annualised.
| Window | From ₹ | BHARATFORG % | Nifty 50 % | Difference pp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 sessionssince 26 Sept | ₹1,181.10 | ▲ +59% | ▼ −9.1% | +68 |
| 120 sessionssince 9 Apr | ₹1,739.33 | ▲ +7.8% | ▼ −5.7% | +13 |
| 60 sessionssince 8 Jul | ₹2,100.60 | ▼ −11% | ▼ −6.1% | −4.6 |
| 20 sessionssince 2 Sept | ₹2,031.86 | ▼ −7.7% | ▼ −6.2% | −1.5 |
| 5 sessionssince 24 Sept | ₹1,998.93 | ▼ −6.2% | ▼ −2.8% | −3.4 |
| 1 sessionsince 30 Sept | ₹1,926.04 | ▼ −2.6% | ▼ −0.88% | −1.8 |
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