Ashok Leyland Sees Surge in Open Interest Amidst Increased Trading Activity

Aug 18 2025 02:00 PM IST
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Ashok Leyland Ltd. has seen a notable rise in open interest, reaching 40,560 contracts amid increased trading activity. The stock achieved a new 52-week high, reflecting strong market engagement and consistent upward momentum. The automobile sector, particularly trucks, also reported gains, indicating robust market conditions.
Ashok Leyland Ltd., a prominent player in the midcap automobile sector, has experienced a significant increase in open interest today, reflecting heightened trading activity. The latest open interest stands at 40,560 contracts, up from the previous 32,644 contracts, marking a notable change of 7,916 contracts or 24.25%. The trading volume for the day reached 117,310, indicating robust market engagement.

In terms of price performance, Ashok Leyland hit a new 52-week high of Rs. 132.8, representing an intraday gain of 8.89%. The stock has shown consistent upward momentum, gaining 10.83% over the past three days and outperforming its sector by 2.85%. It opened the day with a 2.57% increase and is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages.

The automobile sector, particularly in trucks, has also seen a gain of 5.6%. With a market capitalization of Rs. 76,379 crore, Ashok Leyland continues to demonstrate strong liquidity, with a delivery volume of 48.85 lakh shares, up 11.51% against the 5-day average. Overall, the surge in open interest and positive price movements highlight the stock's active trading environment today.
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