GAIL (India) Sees Significant Surge in Open Interest Amid Increased Market Activity

Apr 21 2025 02:00 PM IST
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GAIL (India) Ltd has seen a notable rise in open interest, reaching 71,317 contracts, alongside a trading volume of 73,646 contracts, indicating increased market activity. The stock has outperformed its sector and demonstrated strong price performance, with a high dividend yield and improved liquidity.
GAIL (India) Ltd, a prominent player in the Gas Transmission and Marketing industry, has experienced a significant increase in open interest today. The latest open interest stands at 71,317 contracts, reflecting a rise of 10,384 contracts or 17.04% from the previous open interest of 60,933. This surge coincides with a trading volume of 73,646 contracts, indicating heightened activity in the derivatives market.

In terms of price performance, GAIL has outperformed its sector by 0.96%, marking a consecutive gain over the last five days with a total return of 15.72%. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 197, representing a 5.35% increase for the day. Currently, GAIL's price is above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, although it remains below the 200-day moving average.

Additionally, the stock boasts a high dividend yield of 3.48% and has shown increased liquidity, with a delivery volume of 1.21 crore on April 17, up 65.05% compared to the 5-day average. Overall, the notable rise in open interest and robust trading metrics highlight GAIL's active market presence today.
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