Infosys Ltd Sees Surge in Put Options: 16,878 Contracts at Rs 1580 Strike Price

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 put options. The stock, trading under the ticker INFY, has seen significant activity with two notable put options set to expire on June 26, 2025.
The put option with a strike price of Rs 1560 recorded 12,866 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 393.40 lakhs, while the put option with a strike price of Rs 1580 saw even higher activity, with 16,878 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 995.66 lakhs. The underlying value of Infosys is currently Rs 1584.5, indicating a slight decline in performance today, as the stock underperformed its sector by 0.99%.

Despite touching an intraday low of Rs 1575.4, which represents a 2.93% drop, the stock remains above its 50-day moving averages, although it is below the 5-day, 20-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. Notably, investor participation has risen, with a delivery volume of 71.24 lakhs on June 20, reflecting a 68.15% increase compared to the 5-day average. The liquidity remains robust, accommodating trades of Rs 23.97 crores based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value.

In summary, Infosys Ltd's put options activity highlights a significant engagement in the options market, reflecting current market dynamics and investor behavior without indicating future trends.