Hindustan Unilever Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 2,112 Contracts at Rs 2,300

Hindustan Unilever Ltd, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company’s underlying stock, HINDUNILVR, has seen significant activity with 2,112 contracts traded for puts with a strike price of Rs 2,300, reflecting a turnover of approximately Rs 44.99 lakhs. The open interest stands at 3,343 contracts, indicating a robust interest in this option type.
Today, Hindustan Unilever's stock performance aligns with sector trends, having gained 5.11% over the past six days. The stock has maintained a narrow trading range of Rs 17, showcasing stability amid market fluctuations. Currently, the underlying value is noted at Rs 2,408.4, with moving averages indicating that the stock is performing above the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day averages, although it remains below the 200-day moving average.

Investor participation has also seen a notable increase, with delivery volume rising by 92.69% compared to the 5-day average, reaching 15.08 lakhs on July 7. The liquidity of the stock remains strong, accommodating a trade size of Rs 6.84 crores based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value.

In summary, Hindustan Unilever's active put options trading reflects a dynamic market presence, supported by solid performance metrics and increasing investor engagement.