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AMBUJACEM • NSE • F&O Stock
AMBUJA CEMENTS LTD traded at ₹365.75, -2.30% versus the previous close of ₹374.35. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 03:15 PM IST.
- The stock is -2.30% at ₹365.75.
- Likely reason: persistent technical weakness and volume-backed selling
- Approximate traded value is ₹62.46 crore.
- It is -37.88% from its 52-week high and +0.00% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty Metal alongside the Nifty 50.
AMBUJA CEMENTS LTD Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is AMBUJA CEMENTS LTD Share Price Falling Today?
Ambuja Cements Ltd (AMBUJACEM) declined 2.3% during the session, closing at ₹365.75 after trading near its intraday low of ₹365.75 and opening at ₹373.50. Trading volume was notably elevated, coming in at 1.38x to 1.48x its 5-day and 20-day averages, alongside a delivery percentage of 46.81%, reflecting heightened participation and sustained selling pressure during the session.
The broader market benchmark Nifty drifted lower by 0.28%, indicating a mild corrective mood across equities. Ambuja Cements underperformed the benchmark indices significantly, extending its recent corrective phase with a 5-day return of -5.47% and a 20-day return of -9.06%, highlighting ongoing weakness across large-cap cement constituents.
Recent corporate developments include the completion and filing of the scrutinizer's report following the NCLT-convened general meeting of equity shareholders held on September 28, 2026. While procedural meetings and amalgamation updates continue to progress, today's down-move appears primarily driven by persistent technical weakness and broader sectoral pullback rather than a single same-day operational announcement.
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- Intraday price drop of 2.3% to touch a 52-week low of ₹365.75
- Volume running at 1.48x of the 20-day average with 46.81% delivery rate
- Negative 20-day return of -9.06%
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 1,707,751 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 1,239,645 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 1,156,749 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 1.48x |
| Delivery Quantity | 828,319 |
| Delivery % | 46.81% |
| Number of Trades | 29,656 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹374.00 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹374.37 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹-0.37 (-0.10%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹-2.30 |
| Futures Volume | 18,975 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 0.55x |
| Open Interest | 13,017,600 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.39x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Insider Activity – Recent NSE Disclosures
| Person | Category | Activity | Qty | Post Holding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anubhuti Value Fund 2 (Mr Ameet Desai Independent Direcotor is also Partner of Anubhuti Advisors LLP Investment Manager of the Fund) | Other | Sell | 30500 | Nil | 08-Nov-2024 |
Source: NSE PIT / insider disclosures. Transactions are factual disclosures and are not automatically directional signals.
Recent Brokerage Views
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WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is near the lower end of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -2.07%.
Intraday Range: 2.07% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -5.47%; 20-Day Performance: -9.06%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| AMBUJA CEMENTS LTD | -2.30% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.28% |
| Nifty Metal | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -2.02% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹365.75 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹373.50 / ₹365.75 |
| 52-Week High | ₹588.75 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹365.75 |
| 5-Day Return | -5.47% |
| 20-Day Return | -9.06% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Follow-up exchange updates regarding the NCLT-convened amalgamation proceedings
- Volume and delivery trends around the ₹365 support floor
- Near-term sectoral demand trends and cement pricing updates
Catalyst note: No single catalyst caused the move; the stock declined alongside ongoing technical weakness and heightened selling volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock extended its multi-week pullback amid above-average volumes and weak relative performance against benchmark indices, with no single adverse operational trigger reported during the session.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 1,707,751. The latest 20-day average available is 1,156,749, equivalent to about 1.48x 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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