Surge in Open Interest for Vedanta Ltd. Signals Shift in Market Dynamics Amid Price Decline

Aug 26 2025 02:00 PM IST
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Vedanta Ltd. has seen a notable rise in open interest, reaching 128,617 contracts, alongside a trading volume of 71,452 contracts, indicating increased activity in the derivatives market. Despite this, the stock has underperformed, trading below key moving averages and reflecting a bearish trend. The company also offers a high dividend yield.
Vedanta Ltd., a prominent player in the Non-Ferrous Metals industry, has experienced a significant increase in open interest (OI) today. The latest OI stands at 128,617 contracts, reflecting a rise of 18,446 contracts or 16.74% from the previous OI of 110,171. This surge in OI comes alongside a trading volume of 71,452 contracts, indicating heightened activity in the derivatives market.

Despite this uptick in open interest, Vedanta's stock has underperformed, opening with a loss of 3.4% and reaching an intraday low of Rs 429.5, down 4.62% from the previous close. The stock is currently trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a bearish trend in the short to medium term.

Additionally, the stock boasts a high dividend yield of 7.88% at the current price, and liquidity remains robust, with a trading capacity sufficient for a trade size of Rs 13.24 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, the notable increase in open interest for Vedanta Ltd. highlights a shift in market dynamics, even as the stock grapples with downward price pressures.
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