Aarti Industries Sees Surge in Open Interest Amid Increased Derivatives Activity

Aarti Industries Ltd., a prominent player in the specialty chemicals sector, has experienced a significant increase in open interest today. The latest open interest stands at 20,613 contracts, reflecting a rise of 2,088 contracts or 11.27% from the previous open interest of 18,525. This uptick in open interest comes alongside a trading volume of 4,545 contracts, indicating heightened activity in the derivatives market.
In terms of price performance, Aarti Industries has shown resilience, gaining 0.34% today, contrasting with a sector decline of 0.70% and a slight drop in the Sensex of 0.28%. The stock has managed to reverse its trend after eight consecutive days of decline, trading within a narrow range of Rs 3.65. Notably, the stock's current price is above the 100-day moving average but below the shorter-term moving averages, suggesting mixed signals in its performance metrics.

Additionally, the delivery volume has seen a notable increase, rising by 42.51% compared to the five-day average, reflecting a liquidity level that supports trading sizes of approximately Rs 0.9 crore. Overall, the surge in open interest and the recent price movements highlight a dynamic phase for Aarti Industries in the specialty chemicals market.