Adani Ports Sees Surge in Call Options Activity with 7,493 Contracts at 1,400 Strike

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company, a key player in the transport infrastructure sector, has seen significant trading activity in call options with expiry dates set for August 28, 2025. Notably, the call option with a strike price of 1,400 recorded 7,493 contracts traded, generating a turnover of approximately Rs 976.28 lakhs, while the 1,380 strike price option saw 4,997 contracts traded, contributing Rs 868.25 lakhs to the turnover.
The underlying value of Adani Ports stands at Rs 1,377.80, reflecting a solid market position with a market capitalization of Rs 2,93,250 crore, categorizing it as a large-cap stock. Performance metrics indicate that the stock has outperformed its sector by 1.08% today, with a 1D return of 1.58%. However, it remains below the 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day moving averages, despite being higher than the 100-day and 200-day averages.

Investor participation has also increased, with delivery volume rising by 43.18% against the 5-day average, indicating heightened interest. The liquidity of the stock remains robust, supporting trade sizes of up to Rs 5.06 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Adani Ports continues to demonstrate significant activity and engagement in the market.