Astec Lifesciences Shows Mixed Performance Amid Positive Market Trends in Agrochemicals Sector

Astec Lifesciences, a small-cap player in the pesticides and agrochemicals sector, has shown significant activity today, gaining 7.92% as of August 14, 2025. The stock outperformed its sector by 8.4%, reaching an intraday high of Rs 863.45.
In terms of moving averages, Astec Lifesciences is currently positioned higher than its 5-day and 100-day moving averages, but lower than its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages. This indicates a mixed trend in its short to medium-term performance.

Over the past week, the stock has increased by 3.26%, while its performance over the past month shows a decline of 8.03%. In contrast, the stock has performed well over the last three months, with a notable increase of 24.14%. However, its longer-term performance reveals challenges, with a year-to-date decline of 14.79% and a significant drop of 55.09% over the past three years.

In the broader market context, the Sensex is trading positively, currently at 80,707.94, reflecting a gain of 0.21%. The market is being led by mega-cap stocks, contributing to a generally favorable trading environment.