Surge in Infosys Ltd Call Options: 7,939 Contracts Traded at Rs 1440 Strike

Infosys Ltd, a prominent player in the Computers - Software & Consulting industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s underlying stock, INFY, is currently valued at Rs 1434.0, with a notable call option expiring on August 28, 2025, at a strike price of Rs 1440. Today, 7,939 contracts were traded, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 826.93 lakhs, while open interest stands at 3,867 contracts.
Despite the activity, Infosys has underperformed its sector by 0.5% today, with a 1D return of 0.43%, compared to the sector's 0.72% gain. The stock has shown a slight upward trend over the past two days, gaining 0.72% during this period. However, it is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a potential trend reversal.

Investor participation appears to be declining, with a delivery volume of 48.72 lakhs on August 11, reflecting a 32.15% drop compared to the 5-day average. Despite these challenges, Infosys maintains a high dividend yield of 3.01%, and its liquidity remains adequate for trades sized at Rs 27.92 crores, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, the activity surrounding Infosys highlights the dynamic nature of its market presence amidst varying performance indicators.