Surge in Hindustan Unilever Ltd's Put Options: 2,643 Contracts at Rs 2,600 Strike

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 put options, set to expire on August 28, 2025, have seen significant trading activity, with 2,643 contracts traded at a strike price of Rs 2,600. This has resulted in a turnover of approximately Rs 86.66 lakhs and an open interest of 2,148 contracts, reflecting a robust interest in the underlying asset, which is currently valued at Rs 2,634.7.
Despite this activity, Hindustan Unilever has underperformed its sector by 0.28% today, marking a trend reversal after three consecutive days of gains. The stock is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a generally positive long-term trend. Notably, investor participation has increased, with a delivery volume of 21.2 lakhs on August 20, up 95.58% compared to the 5-day average.

In terms of liquidity, the stock remains accessible for trades, with a liquidity level based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value sufficient for a trade size of Rs 10.36 crores. The one-day return for Hindustan Unilever stands at -1.06%, contrasting with a sector return of -0.81% and a Sensex return of 0.34%. Overall, the activity in Hindustan Unilever's put options highlights a notable moment in the stock's trading landscape, reflecting current market dynamics without indicating future trends.