Surge in Active Put Options: Infosys Ltd Sees 17,203 Contracts at 1440 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 the put options segment. The stock, trading under the ticker INFY, has seen significant activity in its put options with multiple strike prices set for expiry on August 28, 2025.
Notably, the put option with a strike price of 1460 recorded the highest trading volume, with 16,335 contracts traded and a turnover of approximately Rs 1,608.02 lakhs. Following closely, the 1440 strike price put option saw 17,203 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 1,186.32 lakhs. The 1400 and 1420 strike prices also demonstrated considerable activity, with 10,799 and 9,902 contracts traded, respectively.

The underlying value of Infosys is currently at Rs 1,448.00, reflecting a slight one-day return of -0.19%, in contrast to the sector's return of 0.11% and the Sensex's return of 1.48%. The stock's performance today aligns with sector trends, although it has experienced a trend reversal after two consecutive days of gains.

With open interest levels at 2,361 for the 1420 strike, 4,479 for the 1400 strike, 2,820 for the 1460 strike, and 3,036 for the 1440 strike, investor participation appears to be rising, as evidenced by a delivery volume of 74.28 lakhs on August 14, which is up by 7.83% compared to the five-day average. The stock remains liquid enough for trades sized at Rs 29.52 crore, indicating a healthy trading environment.

In summary, Infosys Ltd's put options are witnessing robust activity, reflecting the market's current dynamics and investor engagement in the stock.