Maruti Suzuki Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 5,055 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 prominent player in the automobiles industry, saw significant activity with 5,055 contracts traded for put options expiring on August 28, 2025, at a strike price of Rs 12,500. This activity generated a turnover of approximately Rs 521.47 lakhs, while the open interest stood at 1,729 contracts, indicating a robust interest in this option.
In terms of performance, Maruti Suzuki has outperformed its sector by 0.58%, with a one-day return of 1.06%. The stock has shown a positive trend, gaining 1.63% over the last two days. Currently, the underlying value of the stock is Rs 12,548. The stock's moving averages indicate it is performing higher than the 5-day, 20-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, although it remains below the 50-day moving average.

Despite a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 35.76% compared to the 5-day average, the stock maintains sufficient liquidity for trades, with a liquid threshold based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value at Rs 10.84 crores. Overall, Maruti Suzuki's activity in the options market reflects a notable engagement from traders, underscoring its position in the large-cap segment of the automobile industry.