Surge in Maruti Suzuki Put Options: 11,957 Contracts at Rs 14,600 Strike Price Traded

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 4,65,336.00 crore, has seen significant trading activity in its put options set to expire on August 28, 2025.
Among the notable trades, the put option with a strike price of Rs 14,700 recorded the highest activity, with 11,402 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 265.32 lakh. This was closely followed by the Rs 14,600 strike price option, which saw 11,957 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 127.16 lakh. Other strike prices, including Rs 14,400 and Rs 14,300, also witnessed substantial trading volumes, with 10,147 and 7,859 contracts traded, respectively.

The underlying value of Maruti Suzuki stands at Rs 14,798, and the stock is currently trading close to its 52-week high, just 0.86% away. Despite a slight decline of 0.01% in its one-day return, Maruti Suzuki has outperformed its sector by 1.09%. The stock has been trading above its moving averages across various time frames, indicating a strong market position.

Overall, the heightened activity in Maruti Suzuki's put options reflects a notable interest in the stock, with open interest levels varying across different strike prices, suggesting a diverse range of investor strategies.