Mazagon Dock Call Options Surge with 11,882 Contracts at Rs 2,900 Strike Price

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, a prominent player in the Aerospace & Defense sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today. The company’s underlying stock, MAZDOCK, is currently trading at a value of Rs 2,773.00. Notably, the stock has experienced a decline of 1.68% over the past three days, reflecting a broader trend as it trades below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages.
Today, the call options for Mazagon Dock, set to expire on October 28, 2025, have seen significant activity, with 11,882 contracts traded at a strike price of Rs 2,900. This has resulted in a turnover of approximately Rs 140.15 lakhs, while the open interest stands at 755 contracts.

Despite the stock's recent performance, which includes a 1D return of -0.55%, investor participation appears to be on the rise, with a delivery volume of 4.43 lakhs recorded on October 29, marking a 33.13% increase compared to the 5-day average. The liquidity of the stock remains robust, accommodating trade sizes of Rs 7.85 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value.

In summary, while Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders faces recent challenges in its stock performance, the heightened activity in its options market indicates a notable level of engagement from investors.