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ASTRAL • NSE • F&O Stock
ASTRAL LIMITED traded at ₹1,364.80, -2.44% versus the previous close of ₹1,399.00. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 09:25 AM IST.
- The stock is -2.44% at ₹1,364.80.
- Likely reason: continuation of recent weakness amid broader market pullback
- Approximate traded value is ₹3.06 crore.
- It is -22.84% from its 52-week high and +4.06% from its 52-week low.
ASTRAL LIMITED Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is ASTRAL LIMITED Share Price Falling Today?
Astral Limited (ASTRAL) shares traded lower during the morning session on September 29, 2026, dropping 2.44% to ₹1,364.80. The stock opened at ₹1,369.70 and moved within a tight range between a day high of ₹1,375.00 and a low of ₹1,364.40. Trading volumes remained thin with 22,431 shares traded, which is substantially below its normal 5-day and 20-day averages, indicating subdued immediate participation.
The downward price movement aligned with a broader market pullback as the benchmark Nifty index fell 0.61%. Astral's intraday weakness extends a corrective phase for the stock, which has registered a 5-day return decline of 2.96% and a 20-day drop of 10.69%, bringing the share price closer to its 52-week low of ₹1,311.60.
While no single operational catalyst was explicitly tied to today's downtick, the stock continues to digest recent corporate developments, including its June quarter financial results reported in August and ongoing updates regarding its composite scheme of arrangement. Market participants are also weighing the stock's positioning following significant large-deal activity late last month, such as bulk purchases by institutional players like BNP Paribas Financial Markets and Societe Generale.
low confidence
- Current price down 2.44% alongside a 0.61% drop in the Nifty index.
- Extended 20-day return showing a 10.69% decline.
- Subdued trading volumes well below 5-day and 20-day averages.
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 22,431 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 325,337 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 589,582 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 0.04x |
| Delivery Quantity | 106,314 |
| Delivery % | 45.50% |
| Number of Trades | 16,957 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹1,371.20 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹1,370.45 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹0.75 (+0.05%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹0.74 |
| Futures Volume | 6,234 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 1.49x |
| Open Interest | 1,544,450 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.40x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Insider Activity – Recent NSE Disclosures
| Person | Category | Activity | Qty | Post Holding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAIRAV CHEMICALS LIMITED | Promoter Group | Buy | 18000 | 17588065 | 30-Dec-2025 |
| SAUMYA POLYMERS LLP | Promoter Group | Buy | 18000 | 22943195 | 30-Dec-2025 |
| Aditya Sujal Shroff | Immediate relative | Sell | 2000 | 51300 | 15-Dec-2025 |
| Sanjana Sujal Shroff | Immediate relative | Sell | 2000 | 67000 | 15-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.
Recent Bulk / Block Deal Activity
| Type | Date | Party | Side | Qty | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk | 31 Aug, 2026 | BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS | Buy | 37,33,051 | 1,522.79 | ₹568.47 Cr |
| Bulk | 31 Aug, 2026 | SOCIETE GENERALE | Buy | 13,89,981 | 1,526.56 | ₹212.19 Cr |
| Bulk | 31 Aug, 2026 | SOCIETE GENERALE | Sell | 39,421 | 1,547.19 | ₹6.10 Cr |
Interpretation: Large institutional transactions can affect liquidity and short-term price behaviour, but should not be read on their own as a directional signal.
WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is near the lower end of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -0.36%.
Intraday Range: 0.76% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -2.96%; 20-Day Performance: -10.69%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| ASTRAL LIMITED | -2.44% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.61% |
| Sector Benchmark | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -1.83% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹1,364.80 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹1,375.00 / ₹1,364.40 |
| 52-Week High | ₹1,768.70 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹1,311.60 |
| 5-Day Return | -2.96% |
| 20-Day Return | -10.69% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Price action near the 52-week low of ₹1,311.60 to check for stabilization or further breakdown.
- Derivatives positioning following heavy open interest changes during the expiry cycle.
- Delivery volume trends relative to the 45.5% delivery percentage observed recently.
- Further updates regarding the composite scheme of arrangement and corporate restructuring.
Catalyst note: No single confirmed news trigger or corporate announcement was identified for today's specific price movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock's decline reflects persistent downward pressure over the past month, coinciding with a lower benchmark Nifty index, without any specific new catalyst driving today's trade.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 22,431. The latest 20-day average available is 589,582, 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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