Infosys Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options: 18,738 Contracts Traded Today

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 the put options segment. The underlying stock, INFY, is currently valued at Rs 1514.9. Notably, a significant number of put contracts were traded, with 18,738 contracts exchanged, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 758.51 lakhs. The open interest stands at 3,421 contracts, indicating ongoing interest in this option type.
Despite this activity, Infosys has underperformed its sector by 0.37% today, with a one-day return of -0.54%. The stock is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, reflecting a downward trend. Additionally, investor participation has seen a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 32.29% compared to the 5-day average, totaling 42.28 lakhs on July 28.

The liquidity of Infosys remains adequate, with trading volumes supporting a trade size of Rs 30.95 crores, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. As the market continues to evolve, the activity surrounding Infosys puts highlights the dynamics within the options market, underscoring the stock's current position and performance metrics.