Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Sees 3,638 Put Contracts Trade at Rs 4,800 Strike

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a prominent player in the Aerospace & Defense sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company’s put options, set to expire on November 25, 2025, with a strike price of Rs 4,800, saw significant trading activity, with 3,638 contracts exchanged, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 296.81 lakhs. The open interest for these puts stands at 2,711 contracts, indicating a robust interest among traders.
In terms of performance, HAL has outperformed its sector by 0.6% today, marking a consecutive gain over the last two days with a total return of 2.13% during this period. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, reflecting a strong upward trend. Additionally, the delivery volume of 6.8 lakhs on November 17 has increased by 6.99% compared to the 5-day average, suggesting rising investor participation.

With an underlying value of Rs 4,829.1, HAL's liquidity remains favorable, accommodating trade sizes of Rs 14.44 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. The stock's one-day return stands at 0.66%, while the sector and Sensex recorded returns of 0.13% and -0.46%, respectively. Overall, Hindustan Aeronautics continues to demonstrate strong market activity and performance metrics, underscoring its position in the aerospace and defense industry.