Surge in Maruti Suzuki's Put Options: 11,569 Contracts at Rs 15,000 Strike Price

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company, a prominent player in the automobiles industry with a market capitalization of Rs 4,65,693.09 crore, has seen significant trading activity in its put options expiring on September 30, 2025.
Among the notable trades, the put option with a strike price of Rs 15,000 led the activity with 11,569 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs 1,938.44 lakh. This was closely followed by the Rs 14,500 strike price put, which saw 14,383 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 1,094.40 lakh. Other strike prices, including Rs 14,000, Rs 14,700, and Rs 14,800, also recorded substantial trading volumes, indicating a robust interest in hedging strategies among investors.

The underlying value of Maruti's stock stands at Rs 14,680, which is just 3.06% away from its 52-week high of Rs 15,240. Despite today's performance, the stock underperformed its sector by 0.26%. It has traded within a narrow range of Rs 91 and is currently above its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, although it is lower than the 5-day moving average.

With a delivery volume of 4.04 lakh shares, rising by 11.32% against the 5-day average, Maruti Suzuki demonstrates sufficient liquidity for trades sized at Rs 18.2 crore. The stock's one-day return stands at 1.02%, while the sector and Sensex recorded returns of 1.36% and 0.19%, respectively. Overall, the activity in Maruti Suzuki's put options reflects a dynamic trading environment, underscoring the stock's significance in the current market landscape.