Surge in Open Interest Signals Increased Market Activity for Alkem Laboratories

May 30 2025 10:00 AM IST
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Alkem Laboratories Ltd has seen a notable rise in open interest, reaching 14,607 contracts, alongside a trading volume of 10,417 contracts, indicating increased activity in the derivatives market. Despite this, the stock has underperformed, experiencing a decline and showing mixed performance relative to its moving averages.
Alkem Laboratories Ltd, a prominent player in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology sector, has experienced a significant increase in open interest today. The latest open interest stands at 14,607 contracts, reflecting a rise of 2,122 contracts or 17.0% from the previous open interest of 12,485. This surge in open interest comes alongside a trading volume of 10,417 contracts, indicating heightened activity in the derivatives market.

Despite this notable uptick in open interest, Alkem's stock has underperformed relative to its sector, with a decline of 3.49% today. The stock opened lower, with a gap down of 3.48%, and reached an intraday low of Rs 5,080, marking a decrease of 4.05%. The weighted average price suggests that more volume was traded closer to this low price point.

In terms of moving averages, Alkem's stock is currently above the 50-day and 100-day moving averages but below the 5-day, 20-day, and 200-day averages. Additionally, the stock has shown rising investor participation, with a delivery volume of 59.29k on May 29, up 18.61% compared to the 5-day average. Overall, the increase in open interest highlights a shift in market dynamics for Alkem Laboratories, amidst a challenging trading environment.
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