Adani Ports Sees Surge in Active Put Options: 4,942 Contracts at 1260 Strike Price

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company, a key player in the port industry with a market capitalization of Rs 2,78,549.92 crore, has seen significant trading activity in its put options expiring on May 29, 2025.
Among the notable trades, the put option with a strike price of 1260 recorded the highest activity, with 4,942 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 764.27 lakh. This was followed closely by the 1200 strike price put, which saw 4,654 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 345.24 lakh. Other strike prices, including 1100, 1240, and 1280, also experienced considerable trading volumes, reflecting a total open interest of 836 to 2,283 contracts across various strike prices.

The underlying stock, ADANIPORTS, is currently valued at Rs 1292.4, having gained 7.64% over the past four days. Today, it opened with a gap up of 3.16% and reached an intraday high of Rs 1295, marking a 6.45% increase. Despite this positive performance, investor participation has seen a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 37.87% compared to the five-day average.

Overall, Adani Ports continues to show resilience in the market, with its performance aligning with sector trends, while liquidity remains adequate for trading activities.