−35% from the high · +1.5% from the low
Short build-up into a 26-day expiry: futures OI +0.1% on a −2.3% day, the most call OI sits at 350, the most put OI at 330, max pain 340.
PFC futures closed at ₹317.95, 0.0% to spot, with 96% of open interest in the 27 Oct contract, and the 320 straddle prices a move of about ±5.8% by expiry.
| Expiry | Close ₹ | Basis ₹ · % | Annualised % | OI lots · on the day | Share of OI % | Contracts traded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct26 days | ₹317.95 | −0.050.0% | −0.22% | 76,000▼ −0.2% · −160 lots | 96 | 5,200 |
| 23 Nov53 days | ₹319.00 | +1.00+0.3% | +2.2% | 2,700▲ +4.2% · +110 lots | 3.4 | 480 |
| 29 Dec89 days | ₹318.75 | +0.75+0.2% | +0.97% | 130▲ +252.6% · +96 lots | 0.17 | 120 |
3.6% of futures OI sits beyond the 27 Oct contract · 46 of 54 listed contracts traded · 22,000 option contracts changed hands
The 320 straddle closed at ₹18.30 (call 8.10 + put 10.20), pricing a move of about ±5.8% by the 27 Oct expiry. In the last 253 windows of 19 sessions, PFC moved more than that 129 times.
After the last 8 bulletins, PFC closed higher five sessions later in 0 of 8.
| Bulletin | Day of the news | 1 session later | 5 sessions later | Futures OI on the day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 JulREC and PFC approve merger to enhance financing capabilities | ▼ −1.0%Nifty +0.4% · −1.4 pp | ▼ −2.1%Nifty +1.1% · −3.1 pp | ▼ −5.5%Nifty +0.1% · −5.6 pp | ▲ +1.0%short build-up |
| 1 JulPower Finance Corp to absorb REC Limited in merger | ▼ −0.2%Nifty +0.7% · −0.9 pp | ▼ −1.1%Nifty +1.1% · −2.3 pp | ▼ −6.2%Nifty −0.2% · −6.0 pp | ▲ +1.1%short build-up |
| 30 JunMerger of REC Limited into Power Finance Corporation | ▲ +1.5%Nifty +0.6% · +0.9 pp | ▲ +1.4%Nifty +1.3% · +0.1 pp | ▼ −4.9%Nifty +0.1% · −5.0 pp | ▲ +0.3%long build-up |
| 30 JunREC and PFC merger approved at 88:100 share swap ratio | 0.0%Nifty −0.3% · +0.3 pp | ▲ +1.5%Nifty +0.3% · +1.2 pp | ▼ −2.7%Nifty +1.9% · −4.5 pp | ▼ −0.6%long unwinding |
| 29 JunPFC and REC merger creates ₹11 lakh crore financing giant | 0.0%Nifty −0.3% · +0.3 pp | ▲ +1.5%Nifty +0.3% · +1.2 pp | ▼ −2.7%Nifty +1.9% · −4.5 pp | ▼ −0.6%long unwinding |
| 29 JunREC and PFC merger approved at 88:100 share swap | ▼ −1.9%Nifty −0.5% · −1.4 pp | ▼ −1.9%Nifty −0.8% · −1.1 pp | ▼ −2.7%Nifty +1.6% · −4.2 pp | ▼ −7.5%long unwinding |
| 26 JunREC board to meet for PFC merger approval on June 28 | ▼ −1.9%Nifty −0.5% · −1.4 pp | ▼ −1.9%Nifty −0.8% · −1.1 pp | ▼ −2.7%Nifty +1.6% · −4.2 pp | ▼ −7.5%long unwinding |
| 26 JunREC board to meet for PFC merger approval on June 28 | ▼ −1.9%Nifty −0.5% · −1.4 pp | ▼ −1.9%Nifty −0.8% · −1.1 pp | ▼ −2.7%Nifty +1.6% · −4.2 pp | ▼ −7.5%long unwinding |
Revenue ₹28,527 cr, −0.04% on a year earlier; profit ₹8,998 cr, +0.18% in the Jun 2026 quarter, consolidated.
| Quarter | Revenue ₹ cr | Revenue YoY | Profit ₹ cr | Profit YoY | EPS ₹ | Market on the day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026filed 7 Aug | ₹28,527 cr | −0.04% | ₹8,998 cr | ▲ +0.18% | 21.25 | ▼ −8.3%Nifty +0.1% · −8.3 pp |
| Mar 2026filed 13 May · audited | ₹28,920 cr | ▼ −1.2% | ₹8,598 cr | ▲ +2.9% | 21.21 | ▲ +1.2%Nifty +1.2% · 0.0 pp |
| Dec 2025filed 5 Feb | ₹29,095 cr | ▲ +8.6% | ₹8,212 cr | ▲ +5.8% | 19.07 | ▲ +1.0%Nifty +0.2% · +0.8 pp |
| Sept 2025filed 7 Nov | ₹28,890 cr | ▲ +12% | ₹7,834 cr | ▲ +8.6% | 17.40 | ▼ −0.8%Nifty +0.3% · −1.1 pp |
| Jun 2025filed 6 Aug | ₹28,539 cr | ▲ +15% | ₹8,981 cr | ▲ +25% | 20.81 | ▼ −1.6%Nifty +0.1% · −1.7 pp |
| Mar 2025filed 21 May · audited | ₹29,265 cr | ▲ +21% | ₹8,358 cr | ▲ +11% | 19.14 | ▼ −1.5%Nifty −0.8% · −0.7 pp |
| Dec 2024filed 12 Feb | ₹26,798 cr | ▲ +11,000% | ₹7,760 cr | ▲ +12,000% | 17.66 | ▲ +2.9%Nifty −0.1% · +2.9 pp |
| Sept 2024filed 8 Nov | ₹25,722 cr | ▲ +15% | ₹7,215 cr | ▲ +8.8% | 16.07 | ▲ +7.2%Nifty 0.0% · +7.3 pp |
| Year | Revenue ₹ cr | Revenue YoY | Profit ₹ cr | Profit YoY | EPS ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26to Mar 2026 | ₹1,15,444 cr | ▲ +8.4% | ₹33,625 cr | ▲ +10% | 78.49 |
| FY25to Mar 2025 | ₹1,06,502 cr | ▲ +57% | ₹30,514 cr | ▲ +51% | 69.67 |
| FY24to Mar 2024 | ₹67,761 cr | — | ₹20,230 cr | — | 63.35 |
PFC trades at 4.0 times trailing earnings against 5.9 for its industry, 0.61 times book value, revenue +4.6% over twelve months, a 12% dividend yield, market cap ₹1,00,000 cr.
| Stock | Market cap ₹ | P/E | P/B | Close ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFCPower Finance Corporation Limited | 1,00,000 cron 1 Oct | 4.0consolidated | 0.61 | ₹318.00 |
| IRFCIndian Railway Finance Corporation Limited | 1,00,000 cron 1 Oct | 11standalone | 1.8 | ₹77.05 |
| RECLTDREC Limited | 76,000 cron 1 Oct | 4.7consolidated | 0.89 | ₹287.75 |
| HUDCOHousing & Urban Development Corporation Limited | 32,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 1.5 | ₹161.55 |
| IREDAIndian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited | 31,000 cron 1 Oct | 16consolidated | 2.3 | ₹111.00 |
| IFCIIFCI Limited | 18,000 cron 1 Oct | — | 1.1 | ₹65.15 |
| TFCILTDTourism Finance Corporation of India Limited | 6,400 cron 1 Oct | — | 4.9 | ₹138.80 |
Promoters hold 56.0%, foreign portfolio investors 20.5%, mutual funds 9.3% and insurance companies 4.4%, as filed for the quarter to 30 Jun.
| Category | 30 Jun | 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 30 Sept | 30 Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 55.990.00 pp | 55.990.00 pp | 55.990.00 pp | 55.990.00 pp | 55.99 |
| Foreign portfolio investors | 20.54▲ +0.90 pp | 19.64▲ +1.31 pp | 18.33▼ −0.51 pp | 18.84▲ +0.18 pp | 18.66 |
| Mutual funds | 9.34▲ +0.05 pp | 9.29▼ −0.80 pp | 10.09▼ −0.49 pp | 10.58▼ −0.29 pp | 10.87 |
| Insurance companies | 4.360.00 pp | 4.36▲ +0.06 pp | 4.30▲ +0.09 pp | 4.21▲ +0.36 pp | 3.85 |
| Banks and financial institutions | 0.80▼ −0.60 pp | 1.40▲ +0.31 pp | 1.09▼ −0.16 pp | 1.25▼ −0.14 pp | 1.39 |
| Individual investors | 7.39▼ −0.35 pp | 7.74▼ −0.94 pp | 8.68▲ +1.00 pp | 7.68▼ −0.06 pp | 7.74 |
| Bodies corporate | 1.20▲ +0.07 pp | 1.13▲ +0.05 pp | 1.08▲ +0.02 pp | 1.060.00 pp | 1.06 |
| Others | 0.38▼ −0.07 pp | 0.45▲ +0.01 pp | 0.44▲ +0.05 pp | 0.39▼ −0.05 pp | 0.44 |
Nothing upcoming on record; the last was a dividend of ₹3.90 a share, ex-date 27 Aug 2026.
| Ex-date | Action | Amount or ratio | Record date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| recent | ||||
| 27 Aug 2026 | dividend | ₹3.90 | 27 Aug 2026 | BSE |
| 31 Jul 2026 | dividend | ₹3.95 | 31 Jul 2026 | NSE |
| 23 Mar 2026 | dividend | ₹3.25 | 23 Mar 2026 | NSE |
| 20 Feb 2026 | dividend | ₹4.00 | 20 Feb 2026 | BSE |
| 26 Nov 2025 | dividend | ₹3.65 | 26 Nov 2025 | BSE |
| 18 Aug 2025 | dividend | ₹3.70 | 18 Aug 2025 | BSE |
| 13 Jun 2025 | dividend | ₹2.05 | 13 Jun 2025 | NSE |
| 19 Mar 2025 | dividend | ₹3.50 | 19 Mar 2025 | BSE |
PFC is −8.2% over 20 sessions against Nifty's −6.2%, 35% below its 52-week high, realised volatility 22% annualised.
| Window | From ₹ | PFC % | Nifty 50 % | Difference pp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 sessionssince 26 Sept | ₹397.30 | ▼ −20% | ▼ −9.1% | −11 |
| 120 sessionssince 9 Apr | ₹428.05 | ▼ −26% | ▼ −5.7% | −20 |
| 60 sessionssince 8 Jul | ₹403.60 | ▼ −21% | ▼ −6.1% | −15 |
| 20 sessionssince 2 Sept | ₹346.52 | ▼ −8.2% | ▼ −6.2% | −2.0 |
| 5 sessionssince 24 Sept | ₹339.34 | ▼ −6.3% | ▼ −2.8% | −3.5 |
| 1 sessionsince 30 Sept | ₹325.49 | ▼ −2.3% | ▼ −0.88% | −1.4 |
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