Surge in Open Interest for Axis Bank Signals Increased Trading Activity Amidst Declining Stock Performance

Aug 26 2025 03:00 PM IST
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Axis Bank Ltd. has seen a significant rise in open interest, reaching 247,269 contracts, alongside a trading volume of 99,312 contracts. Despite this activity, the stock has underperformed its sector and experienced a decline over the past five days, with a notable drop in delivery volume.
Axis Bank Ltd. has experienced a notable increase in open interest today, reflecting heightened activity in its trading. The latest open interest stands at 247,269 contracts, up from the previous figure of 220,844, marking a change of 26,425 contracts or an increase of 11.97%. The trading volume for the day reached 99,312 contracts, contributing to a futures value of approximately Rs 365,017.87 lakhs.

Despite this surge in open interest, Axis Bank's stock performance has been underwhelming, underperforming its sector by 0.43%. The stock has faced a consecutive decline over the past five days, with a total drop of 2.73% during this period. Currently, Axis Bank is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend.

Additionally, the delivery volume has seen a significant decline, with a reported 21.33 lakh shares delivered on August 25, down 47.6% compared to the 5-day average. The stock remains liquid enough for trades sized at Rs 10.23 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, the increase in open interest amidst declining stock performance highlights a complex market scenario for Axis Bank.
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