AU Small Finance Bank Sees High Trading Activity Amid Declining Delivery Volumes

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd (AUBANK) has emerged as one of the most active equities today, showcasing significant trading activity with a total traded volume of 6,903,900 shares and a total traded value of approximately Rs 52,777.55 lakhs. The stock opened at Rs 800, reflecting a notable gain of 7.64% from its previous close of Rs 743.25, and reached an intraday high of Rs 800 before settling at a last traded price of Rs 758.25.
In terms of performance, AU Small Finance Bank has outperformed its sector by 2.02% and has recorded consecutive gains over the last two days, yielding a return of 2.83% during this period. However, it is important to note that the stock's delivery volume has seen a decline, with a reported 5.57 lakh shares delivered on August 7, marking a decrease of 65.29% compared to the five-day average.

The stock remains liquid enough for trading, with a liquidity measure based on 2% of the five-day average traded value indicating a trade size capacity of Rs 2.81 crore. Overall, AU Small Finance Bank's performance today reflects a mix of strong trading activity and some challenges in investor participation.