IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) Share Price Falls 2.12% Today
- October 6, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
IDFC First Bank Share Price fell to Rs 74.68, down 2.12% from the previous close of Rs 76.30, with the company’s market capitalisation at Rs 65,796.60 crore. The move places IDFC First Bank Share Price in focus for intraday readers tracking bank-sector price action and valuation. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The bank trades as a Large Cap, so the decline matters not only for short-term market tone but also for how investors read IDFC First Bank Share Price against its own fundamentals and the broader private-bank set. The key question for readers of IDFC First Bank Share Price Today is whether the fall changes the valuation discussion or simply reflects a single-session adjustment.
IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 74.68 |
| Previous Close | Rs 76.3 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 1.62 (-2.12%) |
| Open | Rs 76.94 |
| High | Rs 76.94 |
| Low | Rs 74.68 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 65,796.6 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
IDFC First Bank Share Price opened at Rs 76.94, touched a high of Rs 76.94 and a low of Rs 74.68, and last traded at Rs 74.68 as of 21 October 2026 at 2:23:06 PM IST. The day’s move of Rs 1.62 lower from the previous close translates into a 2.12% fall, which is the full intraday range shown so far in this session. For IDFC First Bank Share Price Today, that means the stock moved from the opening level to the low without reversing back above the opening print. The market capitalisation remains Rs 65,796.60 crore, which keeps IDFC First Bank Share Price within the Large Cap bracket. That is the clearest price-action read available right now, and it sets up the deeper IDFC First Bank Share Price Fundamental Analysis that follows.
IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 65,796.6 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 28.55x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.36x |
| ROE | 3.78% |
| ROCE | 5.42% |
| EPS | Rs 2.67 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 56.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) fundamental metrics show P/E 28.55x, P/B 1.36x, ROE 3.78%, ROCE 5.42%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
IDFC First Bank has a market capitalisation of Rs 65,796.60 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 28.55x, P/B at 1.36x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 3.78% and ROCE of 5.42%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 2.67, book value per share of Rs 56.21, dividend yield of 0.33%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 12.64x, median ROE of 10.9%, median ROCE of 11.02%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Bank |
| Industry | Bank – Private |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 28.55x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 12.64x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 17.64x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.66x to 51.94x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.36x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.28x |
| 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 65,796.6 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 15,350.48 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 1,23,958.99 crore |
IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) operates in the Bank sector, within the Bank – Private industry.
IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) has a P/E ratio of 28.55x, which is above the benchmark median of 12.64x, a difference of +125.87%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.
IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) has a ROE of 3.78%, which is below the benchmark median of 10.9%, a difference of -65.32%. IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) has a ROCE of 5.42%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.02%, a difference of -50.82%.
Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | HDFCBANK | 10,97,187.39 | 13.7 | 1.82 | 14.41 | 12.81 |
| ICICI Bank | ICICIBANK | 9,92,282.2 | 16.8 | 2.59 | 17.36 | 16.51 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | KOTAKBANK | 4,40,293.23 | 21.69 | 2.36 | 11.33 | 12.05 |
| Axis Bank | AXISBANK | 3,85,154.05 | 12.86 | 1.68 | 13.26 | 11.04 |
| IDBI Bank | IDBI | 88,460.01 | 10.65 | 1.37 | 16.5 | 14.76 |
IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) has a P/E ratio of 28.55x compared with the displayed peer median of 13.7x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 3.78% compares with a peer median of 14.41% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 5.42% versus the displayed peer median of 12.81%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) has a market capitalisation of Rs 65,796.6 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching IDFC First Bank
- IDFC First Bank Share Price is down 2.12% today, so the intraday move is the first data point investors are tracking.
- The stock trades at a P/E of 28.55, above the private-bank benchmark median and average.
- ROE of 3.78% and ROCE of 5.42% remain below the sector benchmark, which keeps IDFC First Bank Share Price under earnings scrutiny.
- P/B of 1.36 is near the sector middle, so the valuation conversation is more about earnings than asset value.
- As a Large Cap bank with Rs 65,796.60 crore market capitalisation, IDFC First Bank Share Price stays relevant in broader bank-sector checks on Univest.
About IDFC First Bank
IDFC First Bank is a private-sector bank operating in the Bank sector and the Bank – Private industry. Its business is centred on banking services, and the stock’s valuation is tracked through earnings, book value and return ratios rather than a narrow product cycle. IDFC First Bank Share Price is therefore read alongside its market capitalisation, P/E ratio, P/B ratio, ROE, ROCE, EPS and book value. In Univest’s stock coverage, this is the kind of company where sector comparison matters as much as the day’s price movement, because bank valuations often reflect both balance-sheet strength and profit-generation efficiency. The current data places IDFC First Bank Share Price inside the large-bank conversation even after today’s decline.
Track IDFC First Bank Share Price on Univest
Use IDFC First Bank (IDFCFIRSTB) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.
Investors tracking IDFC First Bank Share Price on Univest can follow live price updates, valuation ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. Univest also keeps the company’s fundamental analysis, sector context and peer comparison together, so readers can review IDFC First Bank Share Price without jumping across multiple screens. For intraday monitoring, the platform helps place today’s fall alongside the bank’s valuation and return profile.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did IDFC First Bank Share Price fall today?
Ans. IDFC First Bank Share Price fell 2.12% to Rs 74.68 from Rs 76.30, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The move is confirmed by the intraday price data and should be read with valuation and sector context.
What is IDFC First Bank Share Price Today?
Ans. IDFC First Bank Share Price Today is Rs 74.68, down Rs 1.62 from the previous close. The stock opened at Rs 76.94 and moved within a narrow range before trading at the day’s low as of 21 October 2026 at.
Is IDFC First Bank Share Price in the Large Cap category?
Ans. Yes. IDFC First Bank Share Price sits in the Large Cap category with a market capitalisation of Rs 65,796.60 crore. That size keeps it firmly within the private-bank comparison set and makes its valuation relevant to sector readers.
How is IDFC First Bank Share Price valued versus peers?
Ans. IDFC First Bank Share Price trades at a P/E of 28.55, which is above HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and IDBI Bank in the peer set shown. Its P/B of 1.36 is closer to the middle.
What do ROE and ROCE show for IDFC First Bank?
Ans. ROE is 3.78% and ROCE is 5.42% for IDFC First Bank Share Price. Both are below the private-bank benchmark median and average, which makes the return profile an important part of the stock’s fundamental analysis.
What are the EPS and book value for IDFC First Bank Share Price?
Ans. EPS is Rs 2.67 and book value is Rs 56.21 per share. Those figures matter because EPS shows earnings per share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share of IDFC First Bank Share Price.
Does IDFC First Bank pay a dividend?
Ans. The dividend yield shown for IDFC First Bank Share Price is 0.33%. That is a factual income metric, but readers should treat it as a current historical yield rather than a future payout promise.
How does IDFC First Bank compare with the bank-sector benchmark?
Ans. IDFC First Bank Share Price has a P/E above the sector median and average, while its ROE and ROCE are below both. In short, valuation sits higher than the benchmark, but profitability ratios remain softer.
Should investors track IDFC First Bank Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes. Univest brings together IDFC First Bank Share Price, valuation ratios, sector comparison and peer metrics in one place. That makes it useful for readers who want a structured view of today’s price fall and the bank’s fundamentals.
