Infosys Ltd Sees Surge in Active Call Options with 18,416 Contracts Traded at Rs 1,600 Strike

Infosys Ltd, a prominent player in the IT software industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s underlying stock, INFY, has seen significant activity with a notable 18,416 call contracts traded, reflecting a turnover of approximately Rs 2,001.31 lakhs. The options have an expiry date set for May 29, 2025, with a strike price of Rs 1,600. Currently, the underlying value of Infosys stands at Rs 1,614.20, indicating a robust market position.
Today’s performance metrics reveal that Infosys has gained 2.79% over the last two days, with a 1.44% increase in its stock price today, outperforming the sector's 1.25% return and the Sensex's 1.60% return. The stock is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day moving averages, although it remains below the 100-day and 200-day moving averages.

Despite a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 35.64% compared to the 5-day average, Infosys maintains a high dividend yield of 3.08%. The stock's liquidity remains favorable, supporting a trade size of Rs 11.95 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Infosys continues to demonstrate resilience in a competitive market landscape.