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VOLTAS • NSE • F&O Stock
VOLTAS LTD traded at ₹1,090.00, -4.01% versus the previous close of ₹1,135.50. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 03:15 PM IST.
- The stock is -4.01% at ₹1,090.00.
- Likely reason: Technical breakdown and heavy selling pressure to 52-week lows
- Approximate traded value is ₹137.67 crore.
- It is -31.12% from its 52-week high and +0.00% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty Auto alongside the Nifty 50.
VOLTAS LTD Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is VOLTAS LTD Share Price Falling Today?
Voltas Ltd (VOLTAS) faced heavy selling pressure in today's session, dropping 4.01% to close at ₹1,090.00 after opening slightly higher at ₹1,136.40. The stock traded strictly within a downward trajectory, touching its day's low and hitting its 52-week low of ₹1,090.00. Trading volumes were markedly elevated, coming in at 1.62 times the 5-day average and 1.8 times the 20-day average, accompanied by a notable delivery percentage of 59.54%, indicating aggressive institutional or retail offloading.
The broader market exhibited mild weakness, with the Nifty down 0.28%. Voltas underperformed both the benchmark and its recent trading range, extending its 20-day return correction to -9.54%. The heightened turnover and breakdown to a new 52-week low highlight persisting weakness in consumer durables sentiment following recent sectoral price adjustments and ongoing litigation disclosures.
While no single daily corporate filing triggered today's drop, the company has recently navigated operational milestones and regulatory updates, including disclosures regarding pending material litigation and show-cause notices from tax authorities in late September. Additionally, recent news of industry-wide AC price hikes to defend margins provides backdrop context, though immediate selling appears driven by technical breakdown and derivative unwinding as futures open interest sharply declined in the prior session.
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- Stock closed at day's low of ₹1090.0, hitting a new 52-week low
- Trading volume was 1.8x the 20-day average with 59.54% delivery quantity
- Futures open interest dropped significantly in the preceding session, indicating long liquidation
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 1,262,989 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 780,532 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 702,643 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 1.80x |
| Delivery Quantity | 762,064 |
| Delivery % | 59.54% |
| Number of Trades | 30,136 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹1,130.70 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹1,135.41 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹-4.71 (-0.41%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹-2.33 |
| Futures Volume | 8,228 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 0.81x |
| Open Interest | 2,728,875 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.59x |
WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is near the lower end of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -4.08%.
Intraday Range: 4.09% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -0.98%; 20-Day Performance: -9.54%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| VOLTAS LTD | -4.01% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.28% |
| Nifty Auto | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -3.73% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹1,090.00 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹1,136.40 / ₹1,090.00 |
| 52-Week High | ₹1,582.50 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹1,090.00 |
| 5-Day Return | -0.98% |
| 20-Day Return | -9.54% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Sustainability of support near the ₹1,090 52-week low level
- Delivery volume trends and whether institutional accumulation emerges at lower valuations
- Developments regarding pending material litigation and regulatory show-cause notices
- Near-term sectoral demand trends in the consumer durables and unitary cooling segments
Catalyst note: No single same-day corporate trigger was announced; the drop reflects technical selling pressure, new 52-week lows, and broader delivery-based liquidation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock declined sharply by 4.01% on high volumes and above-average delivery percentages, breaching its previous support to touch a fresh 52-week low of ₹1,090. This downward movement reflects sustained medium-term correction (-9.54% over 20 sessions) compounded by derivative unwinding and cautious sentiment surrounding recent regulatory notices.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 1,262,989. The latest 20-day average available is 702,643, equivalent to about 1.80x 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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