NSE: ASTRAL · 5 November 2026
ASTRAL LIMITED F&O Intelligence
Data-mining view of cash participation, delivery, futures activity, open interest and recent positioning.
Last 3 Sessions: Cash Activity & Delivery
| Date | Cash Volume | Number of Trades | Shares Traded per Trade | Delivery % | Close / Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | 2.34 L shares | 27,578 | 8.5 WittyTrades Proprietary |
48.25% | Rs 1,388.20 (+2.40%) |
| 04 Nov | 3.60 L shares | 25,555 | 14.1 WittyTrades Proprietary |
40.74% | Rs 1,423.70 (+2.56%) |
| 05 Nov | 4.94 L shares | 33,202 | 14.9 WittyTrades Proprietary |
42.55% | Rs 1,388.00 (-2.51%) |
Average number of shares traded per trade was 14.9 in the latest session versus a 12.5 3-session average. The latest average trade size was materially above its 3-session baseline, which can flag stronger larger-ticket or institutional-style participation. Latest delivery was 42.5% versus a 3-session average of 43.8%.
Last 3 Sessions: Futures vs Cash Participation
| Date | Near Future / Change | Futures Volume (Shares) | Cash Volume (Shares) | F&O/Cash Participation Ratio | Aggregate Futures OI | Positioning Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Rs 1,384.50 (+1.70%) | 4.61 L shares | 2.34 L shares | 1.97x WittyTrades Proprietary |
51.67 L shares (—) | Positioning unavailable |
| 04 Nov | Rs 1,422.10 (+2.72%) | 9.60 L shares | 3.60 L shares | 2.67x WittyTrades Proprietary |
51.38 L shares (-0.55%) | Short covering |
| 05 Nov | Rs 1,386.90 (-2.48%) | 15.13 L shares | 4.94 L shares | 3.06x WittyTrades Proprietary |
53.25 L shares (+3.63%) | Short buildup |
- Whether aggregate futures OI expands or contracts alongside the next price move.
- Whether the WittyTrades F&O/Cash Participation Ratio remains elevated or normalises.
- Whether Shares Traded per Trade moves materially above or below its recent baseline.
- Whether delivery participation holds above or below the recent 3-session average of 43.8%.
Higher Shares Traded per Trade can flag larger-ticket participation, but exchange trade-count data does not identify the buyer or seller category. The F&O/Cash Participation Ratio measures participation intensity and does not by itself distinguish directional trading, hedging or arbitrage.
- Astral Limited shares declined 2.51% today, settling at ₹1,388.00 after moving between an intraday high of ₹1,438.00 and a low of ₹1,383.70.
- Astral Limited submitted its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, reporting consolidated revenue from operations of ₹19,883 million for Q2 FY27. The Board also approved an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share of face value Re. 1, fixing November 13, 2026, as the record date.
- Trading volume was 1.29 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is ASTRAL share price falling on 5 November 2026?
Astral Limited shares declined 2.51% today, settling at ₹1,388.00 after moving between an intraday high of ₹1,438.00 and a low of ₹1,383.70.
The downward price action in Astral Limited contrasted with the broader broader market index, as the Nifty advanced 2.40% during the session. The stock's pullback follows consecutive positive returns over the preceding two trading sessions, where it gained 2.56% and 5.02% respectively, suggesting potential profit-taking following its recent upward trajectory.
Company disclosures from November 5, 2026, outlined the financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, alongside the declaration of an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share with a record date of November 13, 2026. While these operational updates and senior management changes provide broader context for investors, today's price decline appears primarily driven by near-term profit-taking after recent gains rather than a direct negative catalyst.
4.94 lakh shares traded by 5 November 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 3.82 lakh shares (1.29 times). The five-day average daily volume was 2.99 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 5 November 2026 showed 2.10 lakh shares delivered, representing 42.55% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 33,202 trades.
The stock retreated 2.51% despite a strong broader market advance, following two consecutive sessions of positive returns that totaled over 5%. In the absence of negative operational news, the price action reflects routine profit-taking and technical positioning.
Latest Company Developments
Astral Limited submitted its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, reporting consolidated revenue from operations of ₹19,883 million for Q2 FY27. The Board also approved an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share of face value Re. 1, fixing November 13, 2026, as the record date.
Provides key valuation metrics, volume trends such as a 19.1% growth in plumbing volume, and direct cash returns to shareholders.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the company designated Mr. Ritesh Patel as Associate Vice President for Technical Operations and Mr. Pritesh Shah as Associate Vice President for Finance & Accounts as Senior Management Personnel.
Formalizes key operational and financial leadership roles under SEBI listing regulations.
The company resubmitted its Q2 and H1 FY27 financial result documents to the exchange following a technical issue that caused errors when downloading the PDF from the NSE portal, confirming there were no revisions to the previously submitted figures.
Ensures stakeholders have unhindered access to official regulatory filings without any alterations to reported data.
Astral Limited has informed the Exchange that Record date for the purpose of Dividend is 13-Nov-2026.
a press release dated November 05, 2026, titled "Press Release".
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 12.18% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 9.20% on 30 June 2026, a change of +2.98 percentage points.
The filing reported 34 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Reiterated a Buy rating highlighting growth unlocking potential from corporate restructuring, despite a trimmed target price.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Execution and commercial progress of the CPVC resin backward integration plant targeted for Q4 FY27
- Adoption rates and market response to the newly launched Pex (Aluminum Pex) and Extura Vivid paint products
- Sustained delivery volume performance relative to the 42.55% delivery percentage recorded on November 5, 2026
- Upcoming record date of November 13, 2026 for the announced interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest ASTRAL company news?
Astral Limited submitted its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, reporting consolidated revenue from operations of ₹19,883 million for Q2 FY27. The Board also approved an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share of face value Re. 1, fixing November 13, 2026, as the record date.
How strong was ASTRAL’s trading volume?
4.94 lakh shares traded, 1.29 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 5 November 2026 · 03:30 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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