Maruti Suzuki Sees 2,780 Contracts in Active Rs 16,000 Put Options Trade

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 underlying stock, MARUTI, has seen significant trading activity with 2,780 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 170.86 lakhs. The put options have a strike price of Rs 16,000 and are set to expire on October 28, 2025, with an open interest of 4,905 contracts.
Currently, Maruti Suzuki's stock is valued at Rs 16,225, just 1.11% shy of its 52-week high of Rs 16,435. However, the stock has underperformed its sector by 0.3% today, following a trend reversal after two consecutive days of gains. The stock has traded within a narrow range of Rs 156, indicating some volatility.

Despite the challenges, Maruti Suzuki is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a relatively strong position in the market. However, investor participation has declined, with a delivery volume of 1.88 lakhs on October 13, down 5.73% from the 5-day average. The liquidity remains adequate for trading, with a size of Rs 11.23 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value.

In summary, while Maruti Suzuki India Ltd shows resilience in its moving averages, the recent decline in investor participation and sector performance highlights the complexities of the current market environment.