Maruti Suzuki Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 1,664 Contracts at Rs 12,400 Strike

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, a prominent player in the automobile industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company’s underlying stock, MARUTI, has seen significant activity with 1,664 put contracts traded at a strike price of Rs 12,400, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 201.68 lakhs. The open interest stands at 1,219 contracts, indicating a robust interest in this option.
As of today, Maruti Suzuki's stock is valued at Rs 12,472, reflecting a slight one-day return of 0.06%. The stock has been on a positive trajectory, gaining 0.56% over the past two days. Performance metrics show that the stock is currently trading above its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, although it is below the 5-day and 20-day moving averages.

Despite a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 33.83% compared to the five-day average, the stock remains liquid enough for trades sized at Rs 8.92 crore, based on 2% of the five-day average traded value. Overall, Maruti Suzuki continues to attract attention in the market, underscoring its significant position within the large-cap automobile sector.