Hindustan Unilever Ltd Sees Surge with 16,933 Active Call Options at Rs 2,800 Strike

Hindustan Unilever Ltd, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, reflecting significant trading activity. The company’s underlying stock, HINDUNILVR, has seen a notable number of call options traded, with 16,933 contracts exchanged at a strike price of Rs 2,800, leading to a turnover of approximately Rs 1,012.42 lakhs. The open interest stands at 5,083 contracts, indicating ongoing interest in this option.
As of today, Hindustan Unilever's stock is valued at Rs 2,665. The performance metrics reveal that the stock is performing in line with its sector, with a 1-day return of -0.60%, slightly better than the sector's return of -0.61%. The stock is currently trading above its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, although it is lower than its 5-day moving average.

Investor participation has shown a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 2.58% compared to the 5-day average, totaling 10.1 lakhs on September 4. Despite this, the stock remains liquid enough for a trade size of Rs 9.26 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Hindustan Unilever continues to be a focal point in the market, reflecting the dynamics of the FMCG industry.