Surge in Open Interest for Colgate-Palmolive Signals Increased Derivatives Market Activity

Aug 22 2025 01:00 PM IST
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd has seen a significant rise in open interest, reaching 40,434 contracts, alongside a trading volume of 23,212 contracts, indicating increased activity in the derivatives market. Despite this, the stock has underperformed its sector and is experiencing a downward trend in price.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has experienced a notable increase in open interest today. The latest open interest stands at 40,434 contracts, reflecting a rise of 3,692 contracts or 10.05% from the previous open interest of 36,742. This surge in open interest comes alongside a trading volume of 23,212 contracts, indicating heightened activity in the derivatives market.

In terms of price performance, Colgate-Palmolive has underperformed its sector by 0.63%, with a one-day return of -1.30%. The stock has been on a downward trend, recording losses for the past two days, amounting to a total decline of 1.42% during this period. While the stock is currently trading above its 5-day and 20-day moving averages, it remains below the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages.

Additionally, the stock's liquidity appears robust, with a delivery volume of 425,000 shares on August 21, reflecting a 7.91% increase compared to the 5-day average delivery volume. Overall, the increase in open interest for Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd highlights significant trading activity, amidst a challenging price performance environment.
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