Avenue Supermarts Ltd's Put Options Surge: 3,775 Contracts at Rs 4200 Strike Traded

Avenue Supermarts Ltd, operating under the ticker DMART, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company, which is a significant player in the diversified retail industry with a market capitalization of Rs 2,75,604.98 crore, has seen substantial trading activity in its put options set to expire on July 31, 2025.
Among the notable trades, the put option with a strike price of Rs 4200 led the activity with 3,775 contracts traded, generating a turnover of approximately Rs 722.48 lakh. Following closely, the Rs 4300 strike price put option recorded 2,577 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 660.52 lakh. Other strike prices, including Rs 4000, Rs 4100, and Rs 4250, also saw significant trading volumes, with 2,549, 1,745, and 2,385 contracts traded, respectively.

The underlying value of DMART stands at Rs 4237.9, reflecting a recent decline of 4.63% over the past two days. The stock has touched an intraday low of Rs 4225, indicating a challenging trading environment. Despite this, the stock remains liquid, with a delivery volume of 3.05 lakh shares, although this figure has decreased by 2.29% compared to the five-day average.

In summary, Avenue Supermarts Ltd's put options are witnessing heightened activity, driven by various strike prices and significant turnover, amidst a backdrop of recent stock performance challenges.