Castrol India Faces High Volatility Amid Broader Market Gains and Sector Underperformance

Castrol India has experienced a significant decline of 5.59% on March 18, 2025, underperforming its sector by 4.11%. The stock opened lower, with an initial drop of 2.86%, and reached an intraday low of Rs 221.3, marking a decrease of 6.27%. The day has been characterized by high volatility, with an intraday volatility rate of 35.34%, indicating substantial price fluctuations.
In terms of moving averages, Castrol India is currently positioned above its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, but below its 5-day moving average. The stock also boasts a high dividend yield of 3.39% at its current price.

In the broader market context, the Sensex opened positively, gaining 438.71 points and currently trading at 74,647.84, reflecting a 0.64% increase. However, the Sensex is trading below its 50-day moving average, which is also below the 200-day moving average. Small-cap stocks are leading the market today, with the BSE Small Cap index up by 1.4%.

Over the past month, Castrol India has shown a 7.23% increase, contrasting with the Sensex's decline of 1.74%. In the longer term, the stock has performed well, with a year-to-date increase of 12.70% compared to the Sensex's drop of 4.47%.