BSE Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 11,899 Contracts Traded at Rs 2,300

BSE Ltd, a prominent player in the capital markets sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s underlying stock value stands at Rs 2,291.00, with notable activity in put options expiring on August 28, 2025. The strike price for these puts is set at Rs 2,300, and a total of 11,899 contracts have been traded, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 1,751.38 lakhs. The open interest for these options is recorded at 2,261 contracts.
Despite this activity, BSE Ltd has underperformed its sector by 1.33% today, with a one-day return of -1.95%, compared to the sector's -0.90% and the Sensex's -0.78%. The stock is currently trading above its 200-day moving average but below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, indicating mixed performance trends. Additionally, investor participation has seen a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 4.39% against the 5-day average.

Overall, while BSE Ltd shows significant options trading activity, the stock's recent performance reflects challenges in maintaining upward momentum amidst fluctuating investor engagement.