Surge in Open Interest Signals Increased Trading Activity for Life Insurance Corporation of India

Aug 08 2025 03:00 PM IST
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Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) has seen a notable rise in open interest, reaching 19,726 contracts, alongside a trading volume of 62,336 contracts. The stock opened higher and has outperformed its sector, despite a decline in delivery volume, indicating active market participation.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) has experienced a significant increase in open interest today, reflecting heightened activity in the stock. The latest open interest stands at 19,726 contracts, up from the previous 15,988, marking a change of 3,738 contracts or a 23.38% increase. This surge coincides with a trading volume of 62,336 contracts, indicating robust market engagement.

In terms of price performance, LICI opened with a gain of 2.26% and reached an intraday high of Rs 927.1, representing a 4.76% increase. The stock has outperformed its sector by 3.49%, while the broader market, as indicated by the Sensex, has seen a decline of 0.77%. Notably, LICI's current price is above its 5-day, 20-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, although it remains below the 50-day moving average.

Despite a decline in delivery volume, which fell by 32.43% against the 5-day average, the stock maintains sufficient liquidity for trades sized at Rs 1.29 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, the notable increase in open interest highlights a dynamic trading environment for Life Insurance Corporation of India.
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