Surge in Maruti Suzuki's Put Options: 6,373 Contracts at Rs 12,500 Strike Price

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 3,97,982 crore, has seen significant trading activity in its put options expiring on August 28, 2025.
Among the notable trades, the put option with a strike price of Rs 12,500 recorded the highest volume, with 6,373 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 219.49 lakh. This was closely followed by the Rs 12,700 strike price option, which saw 5,310 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 314.35 lakh. The Rs 12,600 and Rs 12,800 strike prices also attracted considerable interest, with 5,109 and 4,659 contracts traded, respectively.

The underlying stock is currently valued at Rs 12,928, just 4.92% away from its 52-week high of Rs 13,541.65. Maruti Suzuki has outperformed its sector by 0.96% today, with a one-day return of 2.60%, while the stock has gained 2.52% over the last two days. Despite a decline in delivery volume by 14.84% compared to the five-day average, the stock remains liquid enough for trades sized at Rs 5.14 crore.

In summary, Maruti Suzuki's active put options trading reflects a dynamic market environment, with various strike prices attracting significant interest as the stock continues to perform well against its moving averages.