Surge in Call Options: Bharti Airtel Sees 10,891 Contracts at Rs 2000 Strike Price

Bharti Airtel Ltd, a prominent player in the Telecom Services industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, reflecting significant trading activity. The stock, identified by the ticker BHARTIARTL, has seen a notable surge in call options, with 10,891 contracts traded for the expiry date of August 28, 2025, at a strike price of Rs 2000. This activity has generated a turnover of approximately Rs 588.20 lakhs, while the open interest stands at 4,846 contracts, indicating a robust interest in this option.
Today, Bharti Airtel's stock price is reported at Rs 1924.30, outperforming its sector by 0.37%. The stock has shown a consecutive gain over the last two days, yielding a total return of 2.49%. In terms of moving averages, the stock is currently above the 5-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, although it remains below the 20-day moving average.

Despite a decline in delivery volume, which has fallen by 26.47% compared to the 5-day average, the stock maintains sufficient liquidity for trades, with a capacity for a trade size of Rs 21.54 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Bharti Airtel's performance today highlights its active engagement in the market, reflecting underlying trends in the telecom sector.