Surge in Open Interest Signals Increased Activity in GAIL Futures Market

May 27 2025 02:00 PM IST
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GAIL (India) Ltd has seen a notable rise in open interest, reaching 74,008 contracts, alongside a trading volume of 36,374 contracts. The stock has outperformed its sector slightly and is trading above several moving averages, while maintaining a strong dividend yield. Market dynamics remain active despite a drop in delivery volume.
GAIL (India) Ltd, a prominent player in the gas industry, has experienced a significant increase in open interest today, reflecting heightened activity in its futures market. The latest open interest stands at 74,008 contracts, marking an increase of 6,884 contracts or 10.26% from the previous open interest of 67,124. The trading volume for the day reached 36,374 contracts, contributing to a total futures value of approximately Rs 85,313.53 lakhs.

In terms of price performance, GAIL has outperformed its sector by 0.45%, with a modest 1.32% gain over the last two days. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, although it remains below the 200-day moving average. Notably, the stock has a high dividend yield of 3.37% at its current price, indicating a favorable return for shareholders.

Despite a decline in delivery volume, which fell by 44.42% against the 5-day average, GAIL maintains sufficient liquidity for trading, with a market cap of Rs 1,25,913.00 crore. This surge in open interest and the stock's recent performance underscore the ongoing dynamics within GAIL (India) Ltd's market activity.
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