Surge in BSE Ltd's Active Put Options: 6,468 Contracts at Rs 2400 Strike Traded

BSE Ltd, a prominent player in the capital markets industry, has seen significant activity in its put options today, particularly with expiry set for August 28, 2025. The stock's underlying value stands at Rs 2408.9, with various strike prices attracting notable trading volumes. The put option with a strike price of Rs 2400 led the activity, with 6,468 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 2867.67 lakhs. Following closely, the Rs 2300 strike price saw 5,362 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 1545.06 lakhs.
Other active puts include the Rs 2200 strike with 5,292 contracts and a turnover of Rs 992.85 lakhs, and the Rs 2100 strike with 4,024 contracts traded, amounting to Rs 471.41 lakhs. The open interest for these options ranges from 961 to 2,126 contracts, indicating varying levels of market engagement.

Despite the robust activity in options, BSE Ltd's stock performance today underperformed its sector by 2.85%, with a one-day return of -3.03%. The stock reached an intraday low of Rs 2360, reflecting a decline of 5.09%. While liquidity remains adequate for trading, the stock's movement has been erratic, having not traded on one occasion in the last 20 days. Overall, the trading dynamics around BSE Ltd's puts highlight a complex market environment.