Infosys Ltd Sees Surge in Put Options Activity with 12,620 Contracts at Rs 1460 Strike

Infosys Ltd, a prominent player in the Computers - Software & Consulting industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in put options. The stock, trading under the ticker INFY, has shown significant activity with multiple strike prices for puts expiring on August 28, 2025.
Notably, the put option with a strike price of 1440 saw the highest trading volume, with 12,505 contracts traded and a turnover of approximately Rs 844.34 lakhs. Following closely, the strike price of 1460 recorded 12,620 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 1,202.94 lakhs. Other notable strike prices included 1400 and 1420, with 8,502 and 7,657 contracts traded, respectively.

The underlying value of Infosys is currently at Rs 1454.6, and the stock has outperformed its sector by 1.17% today, with a one-day return of 2.04%. The stock has been on a positive trajectory, gaining 2.02% over the last two days. It reached a day's high of Rs 1470, reflecting a 3.04% increase.

Despite the rising investor participation, indicated by a delivery volume of 81.23 lakhs, the stock remains lower than its longer-term moving averages. With a market capitalization of Rs 6,02,349.00 crore, Infosys continues to maintain a high dividend yield of 3.01%, showcasing its liquidity and stability in the market. Overall, the activity in put options reflects a notable interest in the stock's performance amidst its current market dynamics.