BSE Ltd Sees Surge in Put Option Activity with 24,265 Contracts at 2300 Strike

BSE Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company, operating within the capital markets industry, has seen significant trading activity with two notable put options set to expire on August 28, 2025.
The put option with a strike price of 2200 recorded 14,044 contracts traded, generating a turnover of approximately Rs 1,113.34 lakhs, while the 2300 strike price option saw even higher activity with 24,265 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 4,591.54 lakhs. The open interest for these options stands at 2,299 and 2,555 contracts, respectively, indicating ongoing interest among traders.

Despite this activity, BSE Ltd's stock has underperformed its sector by 1.28% today, with a one-day return of -0.88%. The underlying value of the stock is currently at Rs 2,334.90. While the stock is trading above its 200-day moving average, it remains below the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, reflecting mixed short-term performance. Additionally, there has been a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 9.7% compared to the five-day average.

In summary, BSE Ltd's put options are attracting considerable trading volume, highlighting a notable interest in the stock, even as it faces challenges in overall performance metrics.