Surge in Active Put Options for Adani Ports as 5,446 Contracts Shift Hands at Rs 1,360 Strike

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the market today, particularly in the options segment, with a focus on put options. The underlying stock, ADANIPORTS, has seen significant activity with 5,446 contracts traded, reflecting a turnover of approximately Rs 755.62 lakhs. The put option has a strike price of Rs 1,360 and is set to expire on August 28, 2025, with an open interest of 1,025 contracts.
In terms of performance, Adani Ports has outperformed its sector by 1.83%, despite the broader transport infrastructure sector experiencing a decline of 2.44%. The stock's current value stands at Rs 1,355.5, which is slightly below the strike price of the active put options. The stock is trading higher than its 5-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, although it remains below the 20-day and 50-day moving averages.

Investor participation has shown a positive trend, with delivery volume increasing by 19.01% compared to the 5-day average. The stock's liquidity remains robust, accommodating trades of up to Rs 3.77 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. However, the stock has recorded a one-day return of -0.43%, while the sector and Sensex have also posted declines of -2.25% and -0.40%, respectively.

In summary, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd is witnessing notable activity in its put options, reflecting a complex interplay of market dynamics and investor behavior.