Bank of Baroda's Rs 290 Calls Surge with 6,505 Contracts Traded Ahead of Expiry

Bank of Baroda has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, reflecting significant trading activity in its options market. The underlying stock, BANKBARODA, has seen notable movements, particularly in call options with expiry set for November 25, 2025. The call option with a strike price of Rs 290 recorded 6,505 contracts traded, generating a turnover of approximately Rs 1,468.89 lakhs, while the Rs 300 strike price option saw 5,425 contracts traded with a turnover of Rs 563.32 lakhs. The open interest for these options stands at 1,743 and 2,133, respectively.
Today, Bank of Baroda reached a new 52-week high of Rs 292.75, marking a 5.15% increase during the trading session. The stock has outperformed its sector by 2.16% and has shown a consecutive gain over the last two days, yielding a total return of 5.72%. It opened with a gap up of 2.19% and is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong upward trend.

With a market capitalization of Rs 1,49,323.08 crore, Bank of Baroda continues to demonstrate robust liquidity, supported by a delivery volume of 1.15 crore shares on October 31, which is 93.18% higher than the 5-day average. The stock also boasts a high dividend yield of 3% at its current price, further enhancing its appeal in the public sector banking industry. Overall, Bank of Baroda's performance today underscores its active presence in the market, driven by significant trading volumes and positive price movements.