Hindustan Unilever Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 4,832 Contracts Traded at Rs 2,500 Strike

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, is currently valued at Rs 2,513. Notably, two put options with expiry dates set for July 31, 2025, have garnered significant attention. The put option with a strike price of Rs 2,400 saw 3,878 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs 117.34 lakhs and an open interest of 2,338 contracts. Meanwhile, the put option with a strike price of Rs 2,500 recorded 4,832 contracts traded, with a turnover of Rs 585.85 lakhs and an open interest of 2,076 contracts.
Today, Hindustan Unilever outperformed its sector by 2.59%, opening with a gain of 3.8% and reaching an intraday high of Rs 2,518.8, reflecting a 4.58% increase. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong upward trend. However, there has been a notable decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 31.19% compared to the 5-day average. Despite this, the stock remains liquid, accommodating trade sizes of Rs 8.26 crores based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value.

In summary, Hindustan Unilever's active put options trading reflects a dynamic market environment, underscored by its solid performance metrics and liquidity, while also highlighting shifts in investor engagement.