Surge in Open Interest for GAIL (India) Signals Increased Trading Activity Amid Price Declines

Jul 09 2025 01:00 PM IST
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GAIL (India) Ltd has seen a notable rise in open interest, reaching 54,347 contracts, alongside a trading volume of 28,417 contracts. Despite this activity, the stock has underperformed its sector and experienced a decline over the past few days, while maintaining a high dividend yield of 3.37%.
GAIL (India) Ltd, a prominent player in the gas industry, has experienced a significant increase in open interest today, reflecting notable trading activity. The latest open interest stands at 54,347 contracts, up from the previous figure of 48,708, marking a change of 5,639 contracts or an 11.58% increase. The trading volume for the day reached 28,417 contracts, contributing to a futures value of approximately Rs 39,675 lakhs.

Despite this surge in open interest, GAIL's stock performance has underperformed its sector by 1.4%, with a decline of 3.28% observed in the stock's one-day return. Over the past three days, the stock has consistently fallen, accumulating a total decline of 3.8%. The stock touched an intraday low of Rs 185.9, reflecting a decrease of 3.49% from its previous close.

In terms of moving averages, GAIL's stock is currently above the 100-day moving average but below the shorter-term averages of 5, 20, 50, and 200 days. The stock also boasts a high dividend yield of 3.37% at the current price, indicating a stable income potential for shareholders. Overall, the increase in open interest amidst recent price declines highlights a complex trading environment for GAIL (India) Ltd.
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