Surge in Active Call Options for CDSL: 8,630 Contracts at 1440 Strike Price

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company, operating within the capital markets sector, has seen significant trading activity in call options set to expire on May 29, 2025. Notably, the call option with a strike price of 1400 recorded the highest volume, with 7,989 contracts traded and a turnover of approximately Rs 1,313.03 lakhs. This was closely followed by the 1440 strike price option, which saw 8,630 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 1,029.01 lakhs. The 1460 strike price option also demonstrated robust activity, with 7,922 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 775.40 lakhs. The underlying value of CDSL stands at Rs 1,433.00, and the open interest for these options reflects a healthy trading environment, with 2,866 contracts for the 1400 strike, 1,982 for the 1440 strike, and 1,891 for the 1460 strike. In terms of performance, CDSL has outperformed its sector by 2.01% today, with a 1.63% return compared to a 0.61% return for the sector and a slight decline of 0.08% in the Sensex. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong upward trend. Additionally, the delivery volume has surged by 166.54% against the 5-day average, highlighting rising investor participation. Overall, CDSL's active trading in options and solid performance metrics underscore its significant position in the capital markets sector.