Par Drugs & Chemicals Faces Trading Challenges Amidst Significant Market Activity

Par Drugs & Chemicals Ltd, a microcap player in the Chemicals & Petrochemicals industry, experienced significant trading activity today as its stock hit the lower circuit limit. The last traded price (LTP) was recorded at Rs 113.76, reflecting a decline of Rs 4.8 or 4.05% from the previous close. The stock's performance was notably below the sector average, underperforming by 3.4%. During the trading session, the stock reached an intraday high of Rs 119.1 and a low of Rs 112.63, indicating a price band of 5%. The total traded volume stood at approximately 0.19278 lakh shares, contributing to a turnover of Rs 0.221 crore. In terms of moving averages, the stock is currently above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day averages, but below the 200-day moving average, suggesting mixed performance trends. The stock's 1-day return was recorded at -3.56%, while the sector and Sensex returns were -0.38% and -0.31%, respectively. Overall, Par Drugs & Chemicals Ltd's stock activity today highlights a challenging trading environment, with the stock firmly positioned at its lower circuit limit.