Surge in Maruti Suzuki's Put Options: Over 3,000 Contracts at Rs 12,500 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 significant player in the automobiles industry with a market capitalization of Rs 3,92,877.46 crore, has seen notable trading activity in its put options expiring on June 26, 2025.
Two key strike prices have attracted attention: the Rs 12,000 put option, which recorded 2,102 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 52.47 lakh, and the Rs 12,500 put option, with 3,161 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 292.90 lakh. The open interest for these options stands at 2,238 and 2,583 contracts, respectively, indicating a robust interest among traders.

Despite this activity, Maruti Suzuki's stock has underperformed the sector by 0.35% today, with a one-day return of -0.19%. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a strong position in terms of historical performance. Additionally, the stock has shown rising investor participation, with a delivery volume of 2.06 lakh shares, up 10.89% from the 5-day average.

In summary, Maruti Suzuki's put options are witnessing significant trading volumes, reflecting a dynamic market environment, while the stock itself continues to maintain a solid position relative to its moving averages.