Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Sees Surge in Active Call Options with 4,574 Contracts Traded

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a prominent player in the Aerospace & Defense sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, reflecting significant trading activity in its call options. The stock, currently valued at Rs 4818.5, has seen notable movements with two key call options set to expire on June 26, 2025.
The call option with a strike price of Rs 4900 recorded 3,909 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 26.94 lakhs and an open interest of 1,996 contracts. Meanwhile, the Rs 5000 strike price option saw even higher activity, with 4,574 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 5.15 lakhs, alongside an open interest of 5,575 contracts.

Today, HAL's performance aligns closely with its sector, showing a 1D return of 0.55%, slightly below the sector's 0.81% return. The stock has rebounded after two consecutive days of decline, trading within a narrow range of Rs 36.5. Notably, it remains above its 50, 100, and 200-day moving averages, although it is below the 5 and 20-day averages. The delivery volume has also increased, indicating rising investor participation, with a volume of 8.78 lakhs on June 25, up 29.7% from the five-day average.

In summary, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd is witnessing heightened activity in its options market, reflecting a dynamic trading environment amidst its established market position.