Maruti Suzuki Call Options Surge: 12,222 Contracts at Rs 16,500 Strike Traded Today

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, a prominent player in the automobile industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s underlying stock, MARUTI, is currently trading at Rs 16,397, just 0.22% shy of its 52-week high of Rs 16,375.
Today, the stock has shown notable performance, outperforming its sector by 0.32% and achieving a 1D return of 0.71%. Over the past four days, Maruti Suzuki has recorded a cumulative gain of 3.31%. The stock has been trading within a narrow range of Rs 153, indicating stability in its price movements.

In the options market, significant activity has been noted for call options expiring on September 30, 2025. The strike price of Rs 16,400 saw the highest number of contracts traded, with 11,703 contracts and a turnover of Rs 629.68 lakhs. The Rs 16,500 strike price followed closely with 12,222 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 487.60 lakhs. Additionally, the Rs 16,300 strike price recorded 8,234 contracts traded, contributing to a turnover of Rs 558.06 lakhs.

Open interest figures indicate robust trading interest, with 4,328 contracts for the Rs 16,400 strike, 7,102 for the Rs 16,500 strike, and 3,070 for the Rs 16,300 strike. Despite a slight decline in delivery volume, which fell by 20.19% against the 5-day average, Maruti Suzuki maintains a liquid trading environment, with a market cap of Rs 5,15,117.18 crore.

In summary, Maruti Suzuki's strong performance metrics and active options trading reflect its solid position in the market, underscoring the stock's current momentum without venturing into future predictions.