BSE Ltd Sees Surge in Call Option Activity with 16,667 Contracts Traded at Rs 2,500 Strike

BSE Ltd, a prominent player in the capital markets industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s call options, set to expire on July 31, 2025, with a strike price of Rs 2,500, have seen significant trading activity, with 16,667 contracts exchanged, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 63.68 crore. The open interest for these options stands at 2,835 contracts, indicating ongoing interest among traders.
In terms of performance, BSE Ltd has outperformed its sector by 2.63%, reflecting a strong day for the stock, which has recorded a 1-day return of 3.14%. The underlying value of the stock is currently at Rs 2,536.80. While the stock is trading above its 5-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, it remains below the 20-day and 50-day moving averages, suggesting mixed short-term trends.

Despite a notable decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 48.64% compared to the 5-day average, the stock maintains sufficient liquidity for trades up to Rs 44.55 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, BSE Ltd continues to demonstrate robust activity in the market, underscoring its position within the capital markets sector.