Hindustan Zinc Ltd Sees 8,451 Call Contracts Traded at Rs 500 Strike Price

Hindustan Zinc Ltd, a prominent player in the Non-Ferrous Metals industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, reflecting significant trading activity in its options market. The stock, trading under the ticker HINDZINC, has seen a notable number of call contracts, with 8,451 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 1,122.21 lakhs. The options set to expire on November 25, 2025, have a strike price of Rs 500, with an open interest of 4,283 contracts, indicating a robust interest among traders.
In terms of price performance, Hindustan Zinc reached an intraday high of Rs 497.7, marking a gain of 3.28% for the day. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a strong upward trend. The broader sector, Metal - Non Ferrous, has also performed well, gaining 3.44% today, while Hindustan Zinc's 1-day return stands at 3.13%, outperforming the Sensex, which saw a slight decline of 0.12%.

Despite a decrease in delivery volume, which fell by 28.12% compared to the 5-day average, the stock remains liquid enough for trades of Rs 2.91 crore, reflecting its market position. Overall, Hindustan Zinc's performance today underscores its active role in the market, driven by significant trading volumes and positive price movements.