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UPL • NSE • F&O Stock
UPL LIMITED traded at ₹538.00, -2.09% versus the previous close of ₹549.50. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 03:15 PM IST.
- The stock is -2.09% at ₹538.00.
- Likely reason: technical weakness and selling pressure near 52-week lows
- Approximate traded value is ₹174.84 crore.
- It is -33.76% from its 52-week high and +1.01% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty Metal alongside the Nifty 50.
UPL LIMITED Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is UPL LIMITED Share Price Falling Today?
UPL Limited shares moved lower during the session, trading at ₹538.0, down 2.09% from its previous close of ₹549.5. The stock opened at ₹546.75, drifted down to an intraday low of ₹532.65—right near its 52-week low of ₹532.6—before reaching a high of ₹547.55. Trading volume was notably elevated, recording approximately 3.25 million shares, which is 1.43 times its 5-day average and 1.54 times its 20-day average, signaling heightened selling interest and market participation.
The broader market benchmark Nifty slipped 0.28% during the session, reflecting a mild negative undertone across equities. UPL underperformed this broader drift significantly, extending its recent corrective phase with a 5-day return of -3.91% and a 20-day return of -5.13%.
While no single specific corporate announcement was released today to directly trigger the decline, recent months have seen important developments including credit rating outlook revisions by CRISIL and S&P, leadership transitions, and strategic acquisitions such as Advanta Holdings' buy of Egypt's Misr Hytech Seed International. These operational updates provide ongoing context for investors assessing the company's valuation and long-term restructuring trajectory amidst recent financial performance swings.
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- Stock price touched an intraday low of ₹532.65, near its 52-week low of ₹532.6.
- Trading volume was 1.54 times its 20-day average, indicating active liquidation.
- No fresh same-day corporate announcements were published to directly trigger the move.
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 3,249,828 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 2,277,162 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 2,115,225 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 1.54x |
| Delivery Quantity | 1,724,029 |
| Delivery % | 52.71% |
| Number of Trades | 43,801 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹547.60 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹549.50 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹-1.90 (-0.35%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹-2.45 |
| Futures Volume | 5,862 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 0.70x |
| Open Interest | 4,948,460 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.42x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Insider Activity – Recent NSE Disclosures
| Person | Category | Activity | Qty | Post Holding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumi Family Private Trust | Other | Buy | 10000 | 69407 | 06-Mar-2026 |
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 around the middle of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -1.60%.
Intraday Range: 2.71% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -3.91%; 20-Day Performance: -5.13%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| UPL LIMITED | -2.09% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.28% |
| Nifty Metal | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -1.81% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹538.00 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹547.55 / ₹532.65 |
| 52-Week High | ₹812.20 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹532.60 |
| 5-Day Return | -3.91% |
| 20-Day Return | -5.13% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Sustained price action and delivery percentages near the 52-week low support level of ₹532.6.
- Open interest and futures rollover trends ahead of monthly expiry cycles.
- Operational execution and revenue growth updates following recent leadership transitions.
- Integration progress and synergy realization from the Misr Hytech Seed International acquisition.
Catalyst note: No single confirmed corporate trigger was identified for today's price decline, which reflects broader technical weakness and high delivery-backed volume near 52-week lows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock declined alongside elevated volumes, testing its 52-week low level without any immediate same-day catalyst. The move appears driven by persistent selling pressure and ongoing technical weakness.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 3,249,828. The latest 20-day average available is 2,115,225, equivalent to about 1.54x 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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