IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) Share Price Falls 2.30% to Rs 78.74
- September 29, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
IDFC First Bank Share Price declined to Rs 78.74 today, down 2.30% from the previous close of Rs 80.59, with the company valued at a market capitalisation of Rs 72,293.77 crore. The latest move places IDFC First Bank back in focus for investors tracking IDFC First Bank Share Price Today, IDFC First Bank Stock News and broader bank-sector price action. The data confirms a same-day share price fall, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What can be verified is the intraday range, valuation profile and comparison with private bank peers, which together frame today’s market reaction. For readers following IDFC First Bank Share Price and IDFC First Bank Share Price News, the move is relevant because it comes against a well-defined set of fundamental and sector metrics.
IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 78.74 |
| Previous Close | Rs 80.59 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 1.85 (-2.3%) |
| Open | Rs 80.4 |
| High | Rs 80.49 |
| Low | Rs 78.56 |
| Turnover | Rs 4.65 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 72,293.77 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
IDFC First Bank Share Price Today opened at Rs 80.40, briefly touched an intraday high of Rs 80.49 and a low of Rs 78.56 before closing at Rs 78.74. That compares with the previous close of Rs 80.59, which means the stock fell Rs 1.85 or 2.30% during the session. The total turnover was Rs 4.65 crore. The company is a Large Cap on the supplied classification, and its market capitalisation stands at Rs 72,293.77 crore. In simple terms, the session showed a downward close after opening near the prior day’s level, with the day’s range remaining relatively contained. For anyone tracking IDFC First Bank Share Price Fall, the most important facts are the lower close, the exact day move and the fact that the data supplied here confirms the price event without assigning a specific cause. That is the core of today’s IDFC First Bank Stock News and IDFC First Bank Share Price Update.
The same data also places today’s move in a broader context for IDFC First Bank Share Price Live and IDFC First Bank Stock Performance watchers. The stock traded between Rs 78.56 and Rs 80.49, so the price action remained close to the opening area before ending below the previous close. Univest users following IDFC First Bank News Today can use that range, the close and the market capitalisation together to understand what changed in the session.
IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 72,293.77 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 30.15x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.43x |
| ROE | 3.78% |
| ROCE | 5.42% |
| EPS | Rs 2.67 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 56.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% |
The fundamental profile gives the decline more context than price alone. IDFC First Bank Share Price is set against a market capitalisation of Rs 72,293.77 crore, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.15 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.43. Earnings per share are Rs 2.67, book value per share is Rs 56.21 and dividend yield is 0.31%. Return on equity is 3.78% and return on capital employed is 5.42%. These figures show how the market is currently valuing the bank relative to its reported earnings and book value, while also highlighting the profitability metrics that investors usually review in a Fundamental Analysis framework.
For IDFC First Bank Share Price analysis, the earnings multiple is above the median for the same industry, while the P/B ratio is close to the industry average. EPS of Rs 2.67 and book value of Rs 56.21 are especially important because they anchor the valuation discussion in per-share terms. The dividend yield of 0.31% is part of the current income profile, not a forecast. In a stock like this, IDFC First Bank Stock Analysis often turns on whether valuations, earnings and balance-sheet metrics look consistent with the current share price. Univest readers usually compare these figures with peer and sector data to see how the stock fits within the broader bank universe. On the supplied numbers, the fundamentals add context, but they do not explain today’s move by themselves.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Bank |
| Industry | Bank – Private |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 30.15x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 13.92x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 18.72x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.8x to 70x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.43x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.27x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.46x |
| Company ROE | 3.78% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 10.9% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 8.29% |
| Company ROCE | 5.42% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.02% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 9.55% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 72,293.77 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 16,077.26 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 1,23,351.99 crore |
IDFC First Bank operates in the Bank sector and the Bank – Private industry, where the supplied benchmark covers 29 companies. Within that same-industry set, the company’s P/E of 30.15 is above the median of 13.92 and the average of 18.72. Its P/B of 1.43 is slightly above the median of 1.27 and below the average of 1.46. ROE at 3.78% sits below the sector median of 10.9% and the average of 8.29%, while ROCE at 5.42% is also below the median of 11.02% and the average of 9.55%.
The benchmark market capitalisation data also helps frame the stock’s place in the industry. The company’s Rs 72,293.77 crore market capitalisation is above the benchmark median of Rs 16,077.26 crore and below the benchmark average of Rs 1,23,351.99 crore. That puts IDFC First Bank Share Price in a position that is different from the largest private banks, while still remaining within a large listed peer set. For investors reading IDFC First Bank Share Price Today through the lens of IDFC First Bank Fundamental Analysis, the key point is that the valuation and profitability numbers should be read together, not in isolation. Univest uses this sector context to help place today’s decline against the industry’s own benchmark range rather than against the day’s price move alone.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | HDFCBANK | 11,34,500.39 | 14.03 | 1.84 | 14.41 | 12.81 |
| ICICI Bank | ICICIBANK | 9,52,280.98 | 16.65 | 2.5 | 17.36 | 16.51 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | KOTAKBANK | 4,01,297.53 | 19.7 | 2.14 | 11.33 | 12.05 |
| Axis Bank | AXISBANK | 3,79,855.99 | 13.58 | 1.7 | 13.26 | 11.04 |
| IDBI Bank | IDBI | 90,750.27 | 9.74 | 1.45 | 16.5 | 14.76 |
Among the supplied peers, HDFC Bank has a P/E of 14.03, P/B of 1.84, ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 12.81%, with market capitalisation of Rs 11,34,500.39 crore. ICICI Bank shows a P/E of 16.65, P/B of 2.50, ROE of 17.36% and ROCE of 16.51%, with market capitalisation of Rs 9,52,280.98 crore. Kotak Mahindra Bank reports a P/E of 19.7, P/B of 2.14, ROE of 11.33% and ROCE of 12.05%, with market capitalisation of Rs 4,01,297.53 crore.
Against those names, IDFC First Bank Share Price sits on a higher P/E and lower ROE and ROCE, while its P/B is lower than HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. That makes the peer picture important for anyone tracking IDFC First Bank Share Price News, because the company’s valuation and profitability figures are different from the larger private-bank names in the set. Axis Bank, with a P/E of 13.58, P/B of 1.70, ROE of 13.26% and ROCE of 11.04%, is also ahead on return metrics. IDFC First Bank Stock News therefore sits in a peer group where the comparison is numerical and factual, not narrative.
Why Investors Are Watching IDFC First Bank
- IDFC First Bank Share Price fell 2.30% to Rs 78.74 in today’s session.
- The stock closed below the previous close of Rs 80.59 after opening at Rs 80.40.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 72,293.77 crore under the Large Cap classification.
- Valuation shows a P/E of 30.15, a P/B of 1.43, EPS of Rs 2.67 and book value of Rs 56.21.
- Sector comparison shows ROE of 3.78% and ROCE of 5.42% below the same-industry benchmark median.
About IDFC First Bank
IDFC First Bank is listed on the NSE and BSE in the Bank – Private industry. The supplied data places it within the Bank sector and classifies it as a Large Cap company. Its market capitalisation is Rs 72,293.77 crore, and the current share price is Rs 78.74. For readers using Univest to follow IDFC First Bank Company News, the most useful company facts here are the listing identity, sector classification, market size and current valuation metrics. IDFC First Bank Share Price therefore remains a live reference point for market users who track bank stocks alongside sector and peer data on Univest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did IDFC First Bank Share Price fall today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that IDFC First Bank Share Price fell 2.30% today, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The stock closed at Rs 78.74 versus Rs 80.59 previously.
What was the closing price of IDFC First Bank Share Price today?
Ans. IDFC First Bank Share Price closed at Rs 78.74 today. That was Rs 1.85 lower than the previous close of Rs 80.59, and the stock traded between Rs 78.56 and Rs 80.49.
What is the market capitalisation of IDFC First Bank?
Ans. IDFC First Bank has a market capitalisation of Rs 72,293.77 crore. The supplied classification marks it as a Large Cap company, which is factual context rather than a view on quality.
How does IDFC First Bank compare with its private bank peers?
Ans. IDFC First Bank Share Price is paired with a P/E of 30.15, which is above the supplied industry median. Its ROE of 3.78% and ROCE of 5.42% are below the benchmark medians.
What do EPS and book value show for IDFC First Bank?
Ans. EPS is Rs 2.67, which shows earnings attributable to each share. Book value is Rs 56.21, which shows accounting net worth per share. Both figures help frame IDFC First Bank Share Price.
