Bajaj Finance Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 8,712 Contracts at Rs 900

Bajaj Finance Ltd, a prominent player in the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s put options, set to expire on August 28, 2025, have seen significant trading activity, with 8,712 contracts traded at a strike price of Rs 900. This activity has generated a turnover of Rs 676.92 lakhs, while open interest stands at 4,091 contracts, reflecting a robust interest in this option type.
Today, Bajaj Finance's underlying stock value is reported at Rs 912.45, and it has outperformed its sector by 2.76%. The stock has shown a positive trend, gaining 6.88% over the last three days, with an intraday high of Rs 919.65, marking a 6.76% increase. Notably, the stock's performance is above its 5-day, 20-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, although it remains below the 50-day moving average.

Despite a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 17.4% against the 5-day average, the stock maintains sufficient liquidity for trades, with a size of Rs 11.77 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Bajaj Finance continues to demonstrate resilience in a competitive market landscape.