Bharti Airtel Sees 6,718 Contracts in Rs 1960 Strike Price Puts Traded Today

Bharti Airtel Ltd, a prominent player in the Telecom Services industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company’s underlying stock, BHARTIARTL, is currently valued at Rs 2029.9, just 0.91% shy of its 52-week high of Rs 2045.8.
Today, two significant put options with expiry on October 28, 2025, have drawn considerable attention. The put option with a strike price of Rs 1960 saw 6,718 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 220.50 lakhs and an open interest of 3,697 contracts. Meanwhile, the put option with a strike price of Rs 1980 recorded 7,202 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs 404.01 lakhs and an open interest of 2,071 contracts.

In terms of performance, Bharti Airtel has outperformed its sector by 0.54%, with a one-day return of 3.16%, compared to the sector's return of 2.78%. The stock has also shown strong liquidity, with a delivery volume of 23.28 lakhs, reflecting a 2.37% increase against the five-day average. Overall, Bharti Airtel's robust trading activity and favorable performance metrics highlight its significant position in the telecom sector.