Maruti Suzuki Sees 5,125 Contracts in Active Rs 16,000 Put Options Trading

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, is currently valued at Rs 16,005, just 2.79% away from its 52-week high of Rs 16,435. The company, a significant player in the automobiles industry with a market capitalization of Rs 5,02,886.92 crore, has seen notable activity in its put options, with 5,125 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs 733.59 lakhs.
The put option has a strike price of Rs 16,000 and is set to expire on October 28, 2025. Open interest stands at 3,450 contracts, indicating a robust interest in this option. Performance metrics reveal that Maruti Suzuki has outperformed its sector by 0.76% today, marking a trend reversal after two consecutive days of decline. The stock's moving averages are higher than the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, although it is lower than the 5-day moving average.

Despite a slight decline in investor participation, with delivery volume falling by 0.84% against the 5-day average, the stock remains liquid enough for a trade size of Rs 15.9 crore. The one-day return for Maruti Suzuki stands at 1.20%, compared to a sector return of 0.50% and a Sensex return of 0.75%. Overall, Maruti Suzuki's activity in the options market reflects its current market dynamics and investor engagement.