Bajaj Finance Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 3,765 Contracts at Rs 1,000 Strike

Bajaj Finance Ltd, a prominent player in the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in put options. The company’s underlying stock, BAJFINANCE, has seen significant trading activity with multiple put options set to expire on September 30, 2025. Among the notable trades, the put option with a strike price of Rs 1,000 recorded the highest activity, with 3,765 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 376.26 lakhs. This was closely followed by the Rs 990 strike price option, which saw 2,358 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 183.57 lakhs. The Rs 980 and Rs 1,010 strike price puts also demonstrated considerable activity, with 2,261 and 2,260 contracts traded, respectively. The underlying value of Bajaj Finance is currently at Rs 1,019.3, and the stock has recently achieved a new 52-week high of Rs 1,023.75. Performance metrics indicate that Bajaj Finance has outperformed its sector by 1.2% today, continuing a streak of gains over the past 13 days, during which it has returned 16.26%. The stock is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, reflecting a strong upward trend. Investor participation has also increased, with a delivery volume of 71.32 lakhs on September 12, marking a 97.3% rise compared to the 5-day average. The liquidity remains robust, supporting a trade size of Rs 14.35 crores based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. In summary, Bajaj Finance's active put options trading, combined with its strong performance metrics and market position, underscores its significance in the current financial landscape.