Infosys Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options: 32,935 Contracts at Rs 1,500 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 put options. The underlying stock, INFY, is currently valued at Rs 1,533.3. Notably, the put options with expiry on August 28, 2025, have seen significant trading activity across various strike prices.
The put option with a strike price of Rs 1,520 led the activity with 32,661 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs 1,067.36 lakhs and an open interest of 3,418 contracts. Following closely, the Rs 1,500 strike price put option recorded 32,935 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 474.26 lakhs, with an open interest of 5,340. Additionally, the Rs 1,480 strike price put option saw 11,462 contracts traded, contributing to a turnover of Rs 87.57 lakhs and an open interest of 3,019.

In terms of performance, Infosys has outperformed its sector by 0.26% today, marking a consecutive gain over the last two days with a total return of 3.07%. The stock's liquidity remains robust, with a delivery volume of 73.11 lakhs on August 25, reflecting a 59.64% increase compared to the five-day average. While the stock is currently above its 5-day and 20-day moving averages, it remains below the longer-term averages of 50, 100, and 200 days.

In summary, Infosys Ltd's active put options trading reflects notable market engagement, with significant turnover and open interest across various strike prices, amidst a backdrop of solid stock performance and liquidity.