Hindustan Zinc Ltd Sees Surge in Call Options: 4,633 Contracts at Rs 500 Strike

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 company’s underlying stock, HINDZINC, has seen notable movements, particularly in call options set to expire on June 26, 2025.
Two key strike prices have attracted attention: the Rs 520 strike price, with 3,720 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 583.08 lakhs, and the Rs 500 strike price, which saw 4,633 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 1,229.33 lakhs. The open interest for these options stands at 1,453 and 2,161 contracts, respectively, indicating a robust interest among traders.

Today, Hindustan Zinc's stock opened with a gain of 2.03%, reaching an intraday high of Rs 506.90, reflecting a 3.11% increase. The stock has been on an upward trajectory, gaining 7.08% over the last two days, and is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages.

With a market capitalization of Rs 2,12,934.95 crore, Hindustan Zinc continues to demonstrate strong liquidity, supported by a delivery volume of 30.49 lakhs, which has increased by 69.09% compared to the 5-day average. The stock's high dividend yield of 3.86% further underscores its appeal in the current market landscape. Overall, Hindustan Zinc's performance today highlights its active engagement in the market, reflecting underlying trends in the non-ferrous metals sector.