Surge in Open Interest Signals Shift in Market Dynamics for Persistent Systems

Sep 05 2025 12:00 PM IST
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Persistent Systems Ltd has seen a notable rise in open interest, reaching 37,178 contracts, alongside a trading volume of 42,437 contracts, indicating active market engagement. Despite this, the stock has underperformed its sector and is currently trading below multiple moving averages, reflecting a bearish trend and decreased investor participation.
Persistent Systems Ltd, a mid-cap player in the Computers - Software & Consulting industry, has experienced a significant increase in open interest today. The latest open interest stands at 37,178 contracts, reflecting a rise of 4,917 contracts or 15.24% from the previous open interest of 32,261. This uptick comes alongside a trading volume of 42,437 contracts, indicating active market participation.

In terms of price performance, Persistent Systems has underperformed its sector by 1.63%, with the stock declining for four consecutive days, resulting in a total drop of 5.21% during this period. The stock reached an intraday low of Rs 5,090, marking a decrease of 3.84%. Notably, the weighted average price suggests that more volume was traded closer to this low price point.

Persistent Systems is currently trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. Additionally, delivery volume has decreased by 36.5% compared to the 5-day average, reflecting a decline in investor participation. The stock's liquidity remains adequate for trades sized at Rs 3.12 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, the notable increase in open interest highlights a shift in market dynamics for Persistent Systems amidst its recent price challenges.
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