Infosys Ltd Sees Surge in Call Option Activity with 8,661 Contracts at Rs 1440 Strike

Infosys Ltd, a prominent player in the Computers - Software & Consulting industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s underlying stock, INFY, is currently valued at Rs 1450.5. Notably, several call options with an expiry date of August 28, 2025, have seen significant trading activity.
The call option with a strike price of Rs 1440 recorded the highest number of contracts traded at 8,661, generating a turnover of Rs 1,128.70 lakhs and an open interest of 3,994. Following closely, the Rs 1500 strike price option saw 7,760 contracts traded, with a turnover of Rs 257.63 lakhs and an open interest of 8,889. Other notable options include the Rs 1460 strike price with 10,443 contracts traded and the Rs 1480 strike price with 5,069 contracts traded.

In terms of performance, Infosys has outperformed its sector by 0.7%, with a 1.58% return today, marking two consecutive days of gains totaling 1.47%. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day moving average but below longer-term averages. With a market capitalization of Rs 5,92,399.00 Cr, Infosys continues to demonstrate robust liquidity, supported by a high dividend yield of 3.01%. Overall, the trading activity reflects a notable engagement in the options market for Infosys, highlighting its position within the industry.