Hindustan Unilever Ltd Sees 19,588 Active Call Contracts Ahead of April 2025 Expiry

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 call options, set to expire on April 24, 2025, with a strike price of Rs 2300, saw significant trading activity, with 19,588 contracts exchanged, resulting in a turnover of Rs 1801.12 lakhs. The open interest for these options stands at 11,116 contracts, indicating robust market engagement.
Today, Hindustan Unilever's underlying value is reported at Rs 2293.95, reflecting a performance that has outpaced its sector by 0.58%. The stock has shown a positive trend, gaining for three consecutive days and achieving a total return of 3.23% during this period. In terms of moving averages, the stock is currently above its 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day averages, although it remains below the 100-day and 200-day averages.

Investor participation has also been notable, with a delivery volume of 13.39 lakhs on April 8, which is a 1.4% increase compared to the 5-day average. The liquidity of the stock remains strong, accommodating trades up to Rs 9.43 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Hindustan Unilever's performance today highlights its active engagement in the market, reflecting both investor interest and solid trading metrics.