BSE Ltd Sees Surge in Put Option Activity: 2,501 Contracts at Rs 2500 Strike

BSE Ltd, a prominent player in the capital markets sector, has seen significant activity in its put options today, particularly with contracts set to expire on July 31, 2025. The stock's underlying value stands at Rs 2501.5, with two notable strike prices attracting attention. The put option with a strike price of Rs 2400 recorded 1,536 contracts traded, generating a turnover of approximately Rs 395.18 lakhs and an open interest of 3,327 contracts. Meanwhile, the put option with a strike price of Rs 2500 saw even higher activity, with 2,501 contracts traded and a turnover of around Rs 1,034.96 lakhs, alongside an open interest of 4,947 contracts.
In terms of performance, BSE Ltd underperformed its sector by 1.02% today, with a one-day return of -0.92%. The stock is currently positioned above its 100-day and 200-day moving averages, but below its 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day moving averages. Notably, investor participation has declined, with delivery volume dropping by 51.89% compared to the 5-day average. Despite these fluctuations, the stock remains liquid enough for trades sized at Rs 47.79 crore, reflecting its substantial market capitalization of Rs 1,01,556.64 crore. Overall, the activity in BSE Ltd's put options highlights the ongoing dynamics within the capital markets sector.