Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 7,923 Contracts Traded

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a prominent player in the Aerospace & Defense sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the market today, particularly in the options space. The company’s put options, set to expire on September 30, 2025, have seen significant activity, with 7,923 contracts traded at a strike price of Rs 4,800. This activity has generated a turnover of approximately Rs 1,009.59 lakhs, while the open interest stands at 2,358 contracts, indicating a robust interest in these options.
Despite the notable trading volume, HAL's stock has underperformed its sector by 1.33% today, although it has shown resilience with a consecutive gain over the past eight days, yielding a total return of 10.99%. 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 in its price performance.

Investor participation has seen a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 22.21% compared to the 5-day average. Nevertheless, the stock remains liquid, with a trade size capacity of Rs 18.4 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. The underlying value of HAL is noted at Rs 4,841.

In summary, while Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has experienced significant options activity, the stock's performance today reflects mixed signals amid a broader sector gain of 2.9%.