NMDC Experiences High Trading Volume Amid Mixed Market Conditions and Sector Underperformance

NMDC Ltd, a prominent player in the Mining & Minerals industry, has emerged as one of the most active equities today, with a total traded volume of 28,098,477 shares and a total traded value of approximately Rs 19,520.01 lakhs. The stock opened at Rs 68.01 and reached a day high of Rs 70.47, while the day’s low was recorded at Rs 67.62. As of the latest update, the last traded price (LTP) stands at Rs 69.71.
Despite its active trading, NMDC has underperformed its sector by 0.32%, marking a trend reversal after three consecutive days of gains. The stock's performance today reflects a 1.13% decline, contrasting with the sector's 1.45% drop and the Sensex's modest gain of 0.49%. Notably, the stock's delivery volume of 1.43 crore shares on April 1 has increased by 22.96% compared to the five-day average, indicating rising investor participation.

With a market capitalization of Rs 60,645.96 crore, NMDC maintains a high dividend yield of 4.01% at the current price. The stock's liquidity remains robust, supporting trade sizes of Rs 3.23 crore based on 2% of the five-day average traded value. Overall, NMDC's performance today highlights significant trading activity amid a mixed market backdrop.