K E C International Shows Strong Trading Activity Amid Declining Investor Participation

K E C International Ltd, a small-cap player in the construction industry, has emerged as one of the most active equities today, with a total traded volume of 5,408,871 shares and a total traded value of approximately Rs 50.03 crore. The stock opened at Rs 891.0, reflecting a gain of 2.87% from the previous close of Rs 866.15, and reached an intraday high of Rs 935.0, marking a notable increase of 7.83% during the trading session.
K E C International has outperformed its sector by 4.97%, continuing a positive trend with consecutive gains over the last two days, resulting in a total return of 7.69% in this period. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating strong momentum.

Despite this activity, there has been a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 44.48% compared to the 5-day average. The liquidity remains adequate, supporting trade sizes of Rs 0.66 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, K E C International's performance today reflects significant activity and resilience in the construction sector.