Colgate-Palmolive Sees 5,355 Call Contracts at Rs 2,300 Strike, Open Interest Hits 1,965

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the FMCG sector today, with significant trading activity observed in its call options. The underlying stock, identified by the ticker COLPAL, has seen 5,355 contracts traded for call options expiring on October 28, 2025, at a strike price of Rs 2,300. This trading activity resulted in a turnover of approximately Rs 47.11 lakh, while open interest stands at 1,965 contracts, indicating ongoing interest in this option.
Despite the heightened activity, Colgate-Palmolive's stock is currently trading at Rs 2,217.20, which is 3.08% away from its 52-week low of Rs 2,151. The stock has underperformed its sector by 1.3% today, reflecting a decline of 3.05% in its one-day return. It has also experienced a trend reversal, falling after two consecutive days of gains, with an intraday low of Rs 2,200, marking a 3.8% drop.

Moreover, Colgate-Palmolive is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. However, there has been a notable increase in investor participation, with delivery volume rising by 27.53% against the 5-day average. The stock remains liquid enough for trades of Rs 2.09 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, the activity surrounding Colgate-Palmolive reflects a complex interplay of market dynamics within the FMCG sector.