Larsen & Toubro Sees Surge in Open Interest Amid Mixed Market Performance

Aug 22 2025 03:00 PM IST
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Larsen & Toubro Ltd. has seen a notable rise in open interest, reaching 158,333 contracts, alongside a trading volume of 101,176 contracts. Despite this activity, the stock has underperformed its sector and shows a decline in investor participation, with delivery volumes decreasing compared to recent averages.
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (LT), a prominent player in the construction industry, has experienced a significant increase in open interest today. The latest open interest stands at 158,333 contracts, reflecting a rise of 18,403 contracts or 13.15% from the previous open interest of 139,930. This uptick comes alongside a trading volume of 101,176 contracts, indicating active market engagement.

In terms of financial metrics, the stock's performance today has underperformed its sector by 0.44%, with a 1-day return of -0.63%. The stock is currently trading at an underlying value of Rs 3,591. Notably, it is positioned higher than its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, although it is below its 5-day and 20-day moving averages.

Investor participation appears to be declining, as evidenced by a delivery volume of 933,000 on August 21, which has decreased by 7.46% compared to the 5-day average. Despite this, the stock remains liquid enough for a trade size of Rs 12.11 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value.

In summary, the notable increase in open interest for Larsen & Toubro Ltd. highlights a shift in market dynamics, while the stock's current performance metrics reflect a mixed outlook within the broader market context.
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