BSE Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options, 12,144 Contracts at ₹2400 Strike

BSE Ltd, a mid-cap player in the capital markets industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in terms of put options today. The options set to expire on August 28, 2025, have seen significant trading activity across various strike prices. Notably, the put option with a strike price of 2400 recorded 12,144 contracts traded, generating a turnover of approximately Rs 5,837.32 lakhs, while the 2300 strike price option followed closely with 12,074 contracts and a turnover of Rs 4,057.77 lakhs.
The underlying stock value for BSE is currently at Rs 2,369.00. Despite the notable activity in the options market, the stock has underperformed its sector by 2.37%, reflecting a one-day return of -1.85%. Over the past two days, BSE has experienced a decline of 6.74%, with an intraday low of Rs 2,314. The stock's moving averages indicate it is above the 100-day and 200-day averages but below the shorter-term averages.

Open interest for the put options varies, with the 2200 strike price showing 1,057 contracts, while the 2000 strike price has 1,928 contracts. The liquidity remains robust, supporting a trade size of Rs 26.81 crore. Overall, BSE Ltd's options activity highlights a significant interest in protective strategies amid recent price declines.