Infosys Ltd Sees 6,663 Contracts in Rs 1480 Strike Price Puts Amid Declining Participation

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 company’s underlying stock, INFY, is currently valued at Rs 1525.5.
Notably, the put options with a strike price of Rs 1480 saw the highest activity, with 6,663 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs 200.96 lakhs. Following closely, the Rs 1460 strike price put options recorded 8,321 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 109.50 lakhs. Other significant strike prices include Rs 1440, with 4,568 contracts and Rs 1420, with 4,105 contracts traded, indicating robust interest across various levels.

The expiry date for these options is set for October 28, 2025, with open interest levels reflecting ongoing engagement: 4,051 for the Rs 1480 strike, and 4,279 for the Rs 1460 strike.

Today, Infosys outperformed its sector by 1.83%, marking a consecutive gain over the last three days with a total return of 5.77%. The stock opened with a gain of 2.55% and reached an intraday high of Rs 1524.5. However, there has been a notable decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 83.69% compared to the five-day average.

In summary, Infosys Ltd's active put options trading reflects significant market engagement, while the stock's recent performance indicates a positive trend amidst fluctuating investor participation.