Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Sees Surge in Call Options with 23,055 Contracts Traded

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a prominent player in the Aerospace & Defense sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today. The company’s call options, set to expire on May 29, 2025, have seen significant trading activity, with 23,055 contracts exchanged at a turnover of approximately Rs 2,553.92 lakhs. The strike price for these options is set at Rs 5,000, while the underlying value of HAL stands at Rs 5,002.
In terms of performance, HAL has outperformed its sector by 0.88%, marking a consecutive gain over the last two days with a total return of 2.55% during this period. 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.

However, it is noteworthy that investor participation has seen a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 56.74% compared to the 5-day average, totaling 5.67 lakhs on May 26. Despite this, HAL remains liquid enough for a trade size of Rs 28.49 crores, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd continues to demonstrate robust activity in the market, reflecting its solid position within the aerospace and defense industry.