Surge in Put Options: Maruti Suzuki Sees 3,998 Contracts at Rs 12,000 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 prominent player in the automobiles industry with a market capitalization of Rs 3,78,697.90 crore, has seen significant trading activity in its put options expiring on June 26, 2025.
The put option with a strike price of Rs 12,000 recorded the highest trading volume, with 3,998 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 369.45 lakh. Following closely, the Rs 11,500 strike price option saw 4,177 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 126.05 lakh. Other notable strike prices include Rs 11,000 and Rs 11,800, with 3,155 and 3,797 contracts traded, respectively.

Despite this activity, Maruti Suzuki's stock has underperformed the sector by 0.43% today, with a one-day return of -0.97%. The stock is currently valued at Rs 12,062, which is above the 200-day moving average but below the shorter-term moving averages. Additionally, investor participation has declined, with delivery volume falling by 23.21% compared to the five-day average.

In summary, Maruti Suzuki's put options are witnessing heightened activity, reflecting a notable interest in the stock, even as it faces challenges in market performance and investor participation.