Bajaj Finance's Put Options Surge: 2,242 Contracts at Rs 900 Strike Highlight Market Activity

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 stock, trading under the ticker BAJFINANCE, has seen significant activity with two notable put options set to expire on July 31, 2025.
The put option with a strike price of Rs 930 recorded 1,819 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 307.27 lakhs and an open interest of 1,750 contracts. Meanwhile, the put option with a strike price of Rs 900 saw even higher activity, with 2,242 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 196.88 lakhs, alongside an open interest of 3,184 contracts. The underlying value of Bajaj Finance is currently Rs 936.95.

In terms of performance, Bajaj Finance has outperformed its sector by 1.97%, marking a trend reversal after two consecutive days of decline. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 940.7, reflecting a gain of 3.36%. Despite this positive movement, investor participation has seen a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 51.27% compared to the five-day average. The stock remains liquid, with a trading capacity of Rs 19.23 crores based on 2% of the five-day average traded value.

In summary, Bajaj Finance's notable activity in put options today highlights its dynamic position in the market, characterized by significant trading volumes and a recent rebound in stock performance.