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JINDALSTEL • NSE • F&O Stock
JINDAL STEEL LIMITED traded at ₹1,130.30, -2.96% versus the previous close of ₹1,164.80. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 09:25 AM IST.
- The stock is -2.96% at ₹1,130.30.
- Likely reason: broad market weakness and minor selling pressure
- Approximate traded value is ₹2.88 crore.
- It is -13.47% from its 52-week high and +15.68% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty Metal alongside the Nifty 50.
JINDAL STEEL LIMITED Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is JINDAL STEEL LIMITED Share Price Falling Today?
Jindal Steel Limited (JINDALSTEL) shares opened lower at ₹1,132.80 and traded near the day's low of ₹1,127.50, currently down 2.96% at ₹1,130.30. Trading volume remains relatively thin compared to its typical 5-day and 20-day averages, indicating subdued market participation during today's downward drift.
The broader market showed negative momentum, with the Nifty falling 0.61%. Jindal Steel's decline aligns with a broader cautious undertone across large-cap equities and commodity-linked stocks, reflecting mild selling pressure in the metal segment.
While there are no same-day operational announcements driving today's pullback, the stock recently completed corporate actions including a dividend record date and leadership transitions announced following its June quarter financial results. These prior disclosures provide fundamental backdrop context but are not direct catalysts for today's price action.
low confidence
- Negative Nifty benchmark movement of -0.61%
- Subdued trading volume at roughly 4% of 5-day averages
- Absence of any fresh material news triggers
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 25,484 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 591,185 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 633,635 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 0.04x |
| Delivery Quantity | 384,619 |
| Delivery % | 53.87% |
| Number of Trades | 20,929 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹1,139.80 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹1,139.60 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹0.20 (+0.02%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹3.20 |
| Futures Volume | 4,860 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 0.73x |
| Open Interest | 3,251,250 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.56x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Insider Activity – Recent NSE Disclosures
| Person | Category | Activity | Qty | Post Holding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagan Infraenergy Limited | Promoter Group | Sell | 49709952 | Nil | 20-Feb-2026 |
| Skyhigh Sustainable Limited | Promoter Group | Buy | 49709952 | 49709952 | 20-Feb-2026 |
| JINDAL CEMENT INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Promoter Group | Buy | 243346 | 3326177 | 10-Dec-2025 |
| JINDAL CEMENT INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Promoter Group | Buy | 267899 | 3082831 | 09-Dec-2025 |
| JINDAL CEMENT INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Promoter Group | Buy | 280563 | 2814932 | 08-Dec-2025 |
| JINDAL CEMENT INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Promoter Group | Buy | 10500 | 2534369 | 05-Dec-2025 |
| JINDAL CEMENT INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Promoter Group | Buy | 41787 | 2523869 | 04-Dec-2025 |
| JINDAL CEMENT INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Promoter Group | Buy | 144611 | 2420683 | 02-Dec-2025 |
Source: NSE PIT / insider disclosures. Transactions are factual disclosures and are not automatically directional signals.
Recent Brokerage Views
Brokerage views are third-party opinions and are not WittyTrades recommendations.
WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is around the middle of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -0.22%.
Intraday Range: 0.49% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -0.22%; 20-Day Performance: -5.43%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| JINDAL STEEL LIMITED | -2.96% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.61% |
| Nifty Metal | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -2.35% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹1,130.30 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹1,133.20 / ₹1,127.50 |
| 52-Week High | ₹1,306.20 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹977.10 |
| 5-Day Return | -0.22% |
| 20-Day Return | -5.43% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Derivative positioning and open interest trends following the expiry cycle
- Volume recovery and buying interest near key technical support levels
- Sector-wide performance trends across Nifty Metal constituents
- Operational updates regarding steel capacity utilization and raw material integration
Catalyst note: No single confirmed trigger explains today's price decline, which appears linked to broader market sentiment and low-volume trading.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
With no immediate corporate catalysts or earnings updates released today, the downward price movement appears driven by general market headwinds and low-volume technical drift following recent consolidation.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 25,484. The latest 20-day average available is 633,635, equivalent to about 0.04x of the recent average.
What does the derivatives market show?
The latest official NSE F&O report is summarised in the Derivative-Market Activity box above.
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