KEI Industries Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stock puts today amid heightened market volatility.

KEI Industries Ltd, a prominent player in the cable industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in put options. The company’s stock, currently valued at Rs 2805.65, has seen significant activity in its put options with multiple strike prices set for expiry on March 27, 2025.
Notably, the put option with a strike price of Rs 2800 recorded the highest trading volume, with 11,992 contracts traded and a premium turnover of Rs 51.78 lakhs. Other active puts include those with strike prices of Rs 2700, Rs 2900, and Rs 3000, which saw 9,523, 8,799, and 9,194 contracts traded, respectively, contributing to premium turnovers of Rs 39.48 lakhs, Rs 39.61 lakhs, and Rs 42.82 lakhs.

Today, KEI Industries has underperformed its sector by 8.91%, hitting a new 52-week low of Rs 2762.25, reflecting a one-day return of -13.96%. The stock opened with a gap down of 3.9% and has experienced high volatility, with an intraday volatility of 9.46%. Additionally, it is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend.

In summary, KEI Industries Ltd's put options are witnessing heightened activity amid a challenging trading environment, characterized by significant price fluctuations and a notable decline in stock performance today.