Hindustan Unilever Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 1,992 Contracts Traded

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, is currently valued at Rs 2588.2. Notably, a total of 1,992 put contracts were traded, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 234.08 lakhs. The put option has a strike price of Rs 2600 and is set to expire on September 30, 2025, with an open interest of 1,831 contracts.
In terms of performance, Hindustan Unilever has underperformed its sector by 0.32%, with a one-day return of -0.99%. The stock has been on a downward trend, experiencing consecutive declines over the past two days, totaling a drop of 1.82%. While the stock's moving averages indicate it is above the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, it remains below the 5-day and 20-day averages.

Investor participation appears to be waning, with a delivery volume of 5.58 lakhs on September 11, reflecting a decline of 24.24% compared to the five-day average. Despite these challenges, the stock maintains sufficient liquidity for trades sized at Rs 6.67 crores, indicating a stable trading environment. Overall, Hindustan Unilever's recent activity in the options market highlights the ongoing dynamics within the FMCG sector.