Hindustan Unilever Ltd Sees 13,953 Puts Traded at Rs 2,600 Strike Price

Hindustan Unilever Ltd, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s put options, set to expire on October 28, 2025, have seen significant activity, with 13,953 contracts traded at a strike price of Rs 2,600. This activity has generated a turnover of approximately Rs 802.86 lakh, while open interest stands at 2,337 contracts, indicating a robust engagement in this segment. The underlying stock, HINDUNILVR, is currently valued at Rs 2,628.4, just 4.39% shy of its 52-week high of Rs 2,750. Today, the stock outperformed its sector by 0.92%, reversing a two-day decline with a notable intraday high of Rs 2,667.2, reflecting a gain of 2.91%. Hindustan Unilever is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a strong upward trend. Despite a significant drop in delivery volume, which fell by 94.52% against the 5-day average, the stock remains liquid enough for trades of Rs 5.96 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. The stock recorded a one-day return of 1.62%, outperforming both the sector and the Sensex, which returned 0.75% and 0.71%, respectively. Overall, Hindustan Unilever's performance today highlights its resilience and active market engagement.