Maruti Suzuki Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 10,254 Contracts Traded

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 14,903, just 2.03% shy of its 52-week high of Rs 15,240. The company, a prominent player in the automobiles industry with a market capitalization of Rs 4,71,415.22 crore, has seen significant activity in its put options, with 10,254 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 1,212.23 lakh.
The put option has a strike price of Rs 14,800 and is set to expire on September 30, 2025. Open interest stands at 3,117 contracts, indicating ongoing interest in this option. Despite the notable trading activity, Maruti Suzuki underperformed its sector by 1% today, although it has shown a positive trend with a 1.88% gain over the last two days.

The stock has been trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, reflecting a strong performance trend. However, investor participation has seen a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 33.25% compared to the 5-day average. Overall, Maruti Suzuki's current market dynamics highlight a mix of strong trading activity in options while navigating challenges in investor participation.