Dabur India Ltd. Sees Surge in Active Put Options: 2,622 Contracts at Rs 500 Strike

Dabur India Ltd., a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in put options. The company’s underlying stock, DABUR, is currently valued at Rs 513.45. Notably, two significant put options are drawing attention, with expiry set for July 31, 2025. The put option with a strike price of Rs 465 saw 1,983 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 15.86 lakhs, while the Rs 500 strike price option recorded 2,622 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs 252.66 lakhs.
Dabur's stock performance today has outpaced its sector by 2.1%, marking a consecutive gain over the last four days with a total return of 6.4%. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 515.45, reflecting a 4.11% increase. While the stock is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, it remains below the 200-day moving average. However, investor participation has shown signs of decline, with delivery volume decreasing by 4.13% compared to the 5-day average. Despite this, the stock maintains sufficient liquidity for trades sized at Rs 2.6 crores.

In summary, Dabur India Ltd. is experiencing notable activity in its put options, reflecting a dynamic trading environment amidst its recent stock performance.