Infosys Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 2,659 Contracts at Rs 1600 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 the put options segment. The underlying stock, INFY, is currently valued at Rs 1580.9, with a notable expiry date for the options set for June 26, 2025.
Today, 2,659 put contracts were traded at a turnover of Rs 558.81 lakhs, indicating significant activity in this option type with a strike price of Rs 1600. The open interest stands at 2,235 contracts, reflecting ongoing interest among traders.

In terms of performance, Infosys has shown a positive trend, gaining 0.72% over the last two days. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 1608.9, marking a 2.36% increase. While the stock's moving averages are higher than the 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day averages, they remain below the 100-day and 200-day averages, suggesting mixed momentum.

Despite a decline in delivery volume by 24.54% compared to the 5-day average, the stock maintains a high dividend yield of 3.12% and demonstrates sufficient liquidity for trading, with a capacity for a trade size of Rs 17.46 crore.

In summary, Infosys Ltd's active put options trading reflects a dynamic market environment, characterized by notable trading volumes and a stable underlying stock performance.