Surge in Maruti Suzuki's Active Put Options: 22,655 Contracts at Rs 14,200 Strike

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 key player in the automobiles industry, has seen significant trading activity in puts with various strike prices set for expiry on August 28, 2025.
Notably, the put option with a strike price of Rs 14,200 led the activity with 22,655 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 1,214.87 lakhs and an open interest of 6,997 contracts. Following closely, the Rs 14,000 strike price put saw 20,795 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 623.12 lakhs and an open interest of 11,998. The Rs 14,100 put option also attracted attention with 13,225 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 541.03 lakhs, alongside an open interest of 4,914.

The underlying value of Maruti Suzuki is currently at Rs 14,280, just 1.15% away from its 52-week high of Rs 14,401. Despite this activity, the stock has underperformed its sector by 0.43% today, with a one-day return of -0.18%. The stock has been trading above its moving averages, indicating a generally positive trend, although investor participation has seen a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 32.59% compared to the five-day average.

In summary, Maruti Suzuki's put options are witnessing heightened activity, reflecting a complex interplay of market dynamics, while the stock itself continues to navigate a challenging trading environment.