Surge in Open Interest for Marico Ltd. Signals Shift in Market Dynamics

Aug 26 2025 12:00 PM IST
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Marico Ltd., a key player in the edible oil sector, has seen a significant rise in open interest, reaching 32,448 contracts. This increase coincides with a trading volume of 12,064 contracts, indicating heightened market activity. Despite this, the stock has underperformed its sector, experiencing consecutive losses over recent days.
Marico Ltd., a prominent player in the edible oil industry, has experienced a notable increase in open interest today. The latest open interest stands at 32,448 contracts, reflecting a rise of 2,973 contracts or 10.09% from the previous open interest of 29,475. This surge in open interest comes alongside a trading volume of 12,064 contracts, indicating heightened activity in the stock.

Despite this uptick in open interest, Marico's stock has underperformed its sector, showing a decline of 0.33% today, while the sector itself gained 0.99%. Over the past four days, the stock has faced consecutive losses, totaling a drop of 4.16%. Currently, Marico's price is above its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, yet it remains below the 5-day moving average.

The stock's liquidity appears robust, with a delivery volume of 138,800 shares on August 25, marking a 20.3% increase compared to the five-day average. With a market capitalization of Rs 93,682 crore, Marico continues to maintain a significant position within the mid-cap segment of the market. Overall, the increase in open interest highlights a shift in market dynamics, warranting attention from market participants.
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