Power Finance Corporation Shares Rally – Here’s What Happened
On January 12, 2026, shares of Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a major Indian financial company, jumped higher while the overall stock market was falling. The stock rose by 2.24% to reach ₹367.10 per share. This was good news, but the stock is still a little lower than it was a year ago.
Key Points
- PFC shares rose 2.24% on January 12, 2026, despite market weakness.
- The stock is down 17% from its peak price last year.
- The company announced a plan to sell debt to raise up to ₹5,000 crore.
- The debt sale will run from January 16th to January 30th, 2026.
- Investors bought 6.8 million shares worth ₹157 crore on the NSE/BSE.
- PFC’s market value is currently ₹1,19,562.69 crore on the NSE.
Why the Price Increase?
The reason for the increase was that PFC announced it wants to sell debt to raise money. The company plans to sell debt certificates (called NCDs) up to ₹5,000 crore. This is a common way for companies to get money to invest or grow.
The sale of these debt certificates will begin on Friday, January 16th, 2026, and continue until January 30th, 2026. Investors can buy these certificates in amounts of at least ₹10,000 or ₹1,000 each.
Companies often sell debt to raise money for future plans.
