Aarti Industries Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 7,092 Contracts Traded at Rs 430 Strike

Aarti Industries Ltd., a prominent player in the specialty chemicals sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in put options. The company’s underlying stock, AARTIIND, has seen significant activity with 7,092 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs 138.294 lakhs. The put options have a strike price of Rs 430 and are set to expire on June 26, 2025, with an open interest of 5,228 contracts.
In terms of price performance, Aarti Industries is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong position relative to these key indicators. The stock's performance today aligns with the sector, showing a one-day return of -0.23%, slightly underperforming the sector's return of -0.10%. Notably, the stock has experienced a rise in investor participation, with a delivery volume of 736,000 shares on June 9, reflecting a 78.14% increase compared to the 5-day average.

With an underlying value of Rs 482.1 and a market capitalization of Rs 17,493.41 crore, Aarti Industries continues to demonstrate liquidity suitable for trades around Rs 1.21 crore, reinforcing its status in the mid-cap segment of the market. Overall, the activity in Aarti Industries' put options highlights the stock's dynamic presence in the current trading environment.