Hindustan Unilever Ltd Sees 3,370 Active Put Options at Rs 2,700 Strike Price

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 put options. The company’s underlying stock, HINDUNILVR, saw significant activity with 3,370 contracts traded, reflecting a turnover of approximately Rs 424.82 lakhs. The put options have a strike price of Rs 2,700 and are set to expire on September 30, 2025, with an open interest of 811 contracts.
In terms of price performance, Hindustan Unilever opened with a gain of 3.2%, reaching an intraday high of Rs 2,750. However, it underperformed its sector by 0.56% today. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a generally positive trend. Despite this, there has been a notable decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 51.32% compared to the 5-day average.

The liquidity remains robust, allowing for trades up to Rs 9.63 crores based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Hindustan Unilever's one-day return stands at 0.91%, while the sector and Sensex recorded returns of 1.29% and 0.38%, respectively. Overall, the activity in put options reflects a significant engagement in the stock, amidst a backdrop of fluctuating investor interest.