Hindustan Unilever Sees 7,639 Call Contracts 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 underlying stock, HINDUNILVR, saw significant activity with 7,639 call contracts traded, reflecting a turnover of approximately Rs 79.52 lakhs. The options set to expire on October 28, 2025, have a strike price of Rs 2,600, while the underlying value currently stands at Rs 2,504.7.
Despite this activity, Hindustan Unilever underperformed its sector by 1.99%, with the stock hitting an intraday low of Rs 2,474.5, marking a decline of 4.89%. The weighted average price indicates that more volume was traded closer to this low price. In terms of moving averages, the stock is positioned higher than the 100-day and 200-day averages but lower than the 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day averages, suggesting mixed short-term performance.

Investor participation has notably increased, with delivery volume reaching 11.85 lakhs on October 23, a rise of 87.43% compared to the 5-day average. The stock's liquidity remains robust, accommodating a trade size of Rs 8.91 crores based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Hindustan Unilever's current trading dynamics reflect a complex interplay of market activity and performance metrics.