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

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 88.75
-0.60%
1-year price · range ₹87–₹136

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +4.6%) on price weakness (-1.2%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about IRFC

In the last completed session, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. closed -1.24% with futures open interest moving +4.6%. 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 0.65, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹90 sits 1.4% 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 softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
104,447,525
+4589550 (+4.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.65
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 90
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 89.29
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
5,602,125
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
44.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 137.17
-35.3% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 86.02
+3.2% above low
200-DMA
₹ 106.02
-16.3% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 91.96
-3.5% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-31.6%
1M +0.7%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
16.2
price / earnings
P/B
2.0
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 115,983 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.27%
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 89 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 90 and 90+1.4% upside, +1.4% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 34% Δ 0.84 θ -0.1 ν 0
83
558,775 -33k
IV 32% Δ -0.14 θ -0.0 ν 0
75,950 -6k
IV 17% Δ 0.95 θ -0.0 ν 0
84
1,811,950 -6k
IV 31% Δ -0.18 θ -0.0 ν 0
1,215,200 +10k
IV 25% Δ 0.81 θ -0.1 ν 0
85
3,623,900 -55k
IV 30% Δ -0.23 θ -0.1 ν 0
759,500 +10k
IV 27% Δ 0.73 θ -0.1 ν 0
86
1,860,775 +27k
IV 30% Δ -0.29 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,099,475 +32k
IV 27% Δ 0.66 θ -0.1 ν 0
87
3,509,975 -11k
IV 30% Δ -0.35 θ -0.1 ν 0
5,186,300 +341k
IV 27% Δ 0.59 θ -0.1 ν 0
88
4,188,100 +135k
IV 31% Δ -0.42 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,743,250 +444k
IV 27% Δ 0.51 θ -0.1 ν 0
89
3,607,625 +607k
IV 31% Δ -0.49 θ -0.1 ν 0
27,851,950 +7155k
IV 28% Δ 0.44 θ -0.1 ν 0
90 R S MP
15,276,800 +824k
IV 31% Δ -0.55 θ -0.1 ν 0
3,792,075 -104k
IV 28% Δ 0.37 θ -0.1 ν 0
91
1,377,950
IV 22% Δ -0.67 θ -0.0 ν 0
2,815,575 -375k
IV 29% Δ 0.31 θ -0.1 ν 0
92
1,112,125
IV 34% Δ -0.66 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,045,225 -223k
IV 29% Δ 0.25 θ -0.1 ν 0
93
694,400
IV 25% Δ -0.79 θ -0.0 ν 0
1,394,225 +135k
IV 30% Δ 0.21 θ -0.1 ν 0
94
16,275
IV 24% Δ -0.84 θ -0.0 ν 0
5,940,375
IV 31% Δ 0.17 θ -0.1 ν 0
95
645,575 +32k
IV 28% Δ -0.85 θ -0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 88.74
Key Resistance (R) 90
Key Support (S) 90
Max Pain Strike (MP) 90
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: ₹ 88.74 · 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 ₹88.75 (-0.60% 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 16.2.

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

IRFC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹115,983 crore.

Is IRFC near its 52-week high?

IRFC is trading -35.3% from its 52-week high of ₹137.17 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of IRFC?

The 14-day RSI of IRFC is 44.7, which is considered neutral.

Is IRFC above its 200-day moving average?

IRFC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹106.02 (-16.3% away).

What is the F&O buildup in IRFC?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies IRFC as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), 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 ₹90 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.65, 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.