Infosys Ltd Sees Surge in Call Options with 8,469 Contracts Traded at Rs 1500 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 call options, set to expire on August 28, 2025, with a strike price of Rs 1500, saw significant trading activity, with 8,469 contracts exchanged and a turnover of Rs 493.23 lakhs. The open interest for these options stands at 11,233 contracts, indicating robust market engagement.
Today, Infosys's underlying value is reported at Rs 1488.6, reflecting a slight decline of 0.46% in its stock price, which is in line with the sector's performance, which saw a decrease of 0.29%. This marks a trend reversal for Infosys, following two consecutive days of gains. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day and 20-day moving averages but remains below its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages.

Investor participation has been notable, with a delivery volume of 63.09 lakhs on August 20, representing a 4.09% increase compared to the 5-day average. The liquidity of the stock is also favorable, with a trade size of Rs 26.92 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Infosys continues to be a focal point in the market, reflecting active trading dynamics and investor engagement.