Intraday Trading Highlights
Bajaj Finance Ltd opened the day with a significant gap up of 4.63%, signalling strong buying interest from the outset. The stock continued its upward trajectory throughout the session, eventually touching an intraday peak of Rs 974.55, representing a 7.76% gain from the prior close. By the end of the trading day, the stock settled with a gain of 5.87%, outperforming the Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector, which rose by 3.86%, and the Sensex, which gained 2.68%.
This performance marked the second consecutive day of gains for Bajaj Finance Ltd, with a cumulative return of 6.61% over this period. The stock’s resilience was evident despite the broader market’s volatility, as the Sensex experienced a sharp intraday reversal, falling 1,466.20 points from its gap up opening to trade at 83,857.00 by the close.
Technical Positioning and Moving Averages
From a technical standpoint, Bajaj Finance Ltd’s price remains above its 5-day, 20-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating short- and long-term support levels are intact. However, it continues to trade below its 50-day and 100-day moving averages, suggesting some resistance in the medium term. This mixed technical picture highlights the stock’s current consolidation phase amid recent gains.
The stock’s Mojo Score stands at 61.0 with a Mojo Grade of Hold, reflecting a cautious stance following a downgrade from Buy on 1 Feb 2026. The Market Cap Grade remains at 1, indicating a relatively modest market capitalisation compared to peers within the NBFC sector.
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Comparative Performance Analysis
Over the past day, Bajaj Finance Ltd’s 5.13% gain notably outpaced the Sensex’s 2.68% rise, underscoring its relative strength. Over the last week, the stock has delivered a 3.90% return compared to the Sensex’s 2.44%. However, the one-month and three-month performances show a contrasting trend, with Bajaj Finance Ltd declining by 3.98% and 8.84% respectively, while the Sensex fell by 2.22% and 0.14% over the same periods.
Longer-term returns remain favourable for Bajaj Finance Ltd, with a 12.86% gain over one year versus the Sensex’s 8.64%. Year-to-date, the stock has declined 3.64%, slightly more than the Sensex’s 1.60% fall. Over three and five years, Bajaj Finance Ltd has outperformed the benchmark significantly, delivering returns of 58.17% and 81.17% respectively, compared to the Sensex’s 37.83% and 66.86%. The ten-year performance is particularly striking, with the stock appreciating by 1390.01%, dwarfing the Sensex’s 246.18% gain.
Sector and Market Context
The NBFC sector, to which Bajaj Finance Ltd belongs, has shown positive momentum today, gaining 3.86%. This sectoral strength contrasts with the broader market’s mixed performance, where the Sensex, despite opening 3,656.74 points higher, lost momentum and closed with a 2.68% gain. The Sensex remains 2.75% below its 52-week high of 86,159.02, trading below its 50-day moving average, although the 50DMA itself is positioned above the 200DMA, signalling a generally positive medium-term trend.
Market leadership today was driven by mega-cap stocks, which helped the Sensex sustain gains despite intraday volatility. Bajaj Finance Ltd’s strong intraday showing amid this environment highlights its capacity to outperform both sector and market benchmarks on a relative basis.
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Summary of Key Metrics
Bajaj Finance Ltd’s current Mojo Score of 61.0 and Hold grade reflect a tempered outlook following a recent downgrade from Buy on 1 Feb 2026. The stock’s market cap grade of 1 indicates it is relatively smaller compared to some peers in the NBFC sector. Despite this, the stock’s strong intraday performance and recent consecutive gains demonstrate notable resilience and trading interest.
Its positioning above short- and long-term moving averages supports the current upward momentum, while resistance at the 50-day and 100-day averages may require monitoring for future price action. The stock’s outperformance relative to the Sensex and sector indices today highlights its capacity to deliver strong intraday returns even amid broader market fluctuations.
Conclusion
Bajaj Finance Ltd’s surge to an intraday high of Rs 974.55 on 3 Feb 2026, coupled with a 5.87% day gain, underscores a strong trading session marked by robust buying interest and sectoral outperformance. The stock’s technical positioning and recent performance trends provide a comprehensive view of its current market standing within the NBFC sector and the broader Indian equity market.
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