Astral Experiences Trend Reversal Amid Broader Gains in Plastic Products Sector

Astral, a prominent player in the plastic products industry, has seen a notable uptick of 3.7% on May 12, 2025, marking a trend reversal after four consecutive days of decline. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 1322, reflecting a gain of 3.69% during the trading session.
In terms of moving averages, Astral's current performance is above its 5-day moving average but remains below the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating mixed short-term momentum. The broader plastic products sector also experienced a positive shift, gaining 3.58% on the same day.

On the macroeconomic front, the Sensex rose sharply, opening 1,349.33 points higher and climbing to 81,745.51, a 2.88% increase. While Astral's one-day performance outpaced the Sensex, its week, month, and year-to-date performances show declines compared to the index. Over the past year, Astral has faced a significant drop of 38.78%, contrasting with the Sensex's 12.50% gain. However, over a five-year horizon, Astral has delivered a robust return of 171.48%, outperforming the Sensex's 160.58%.