Surge in Call Options for PG Electroplast Ltd: 24,726 Contracts at 500 Strike Price

PG Electroplast Ltd, a small-cap player in the Electronics & Appliances sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s underlying stock, PGEL, has seen significant trading activity with multiple call options set to expire on August 28, 2025.
Among the notable trades, the call option with a strike price of 500 recorded the highest volume, with 24,726 contracts traded and a turnover of approximately Rs 54.90 crore. Following closely, the 540 strike price option saw 18,857 contracts traded, contributing Rs 20.64 crore to the turnover. Other active strike prices included 520, 560, and 600, with respective contract volumes of 19,136, 21,226, and 18,747.

Today, PG Electroplast's stock has outperformed its sector by 5.02%, marking a trend reversal after four consecutive days of decline. The stock opened with a gain of 2.77% and reached an intraday high of Rs 536.90, reflecting a 6.11% increase. Despite this positive movement, PG Electroplast is currently trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages.

The stock's liquidity remains robust, with a delivery volume of 1.06 crore shares on August 11, a significant increase of 453.54% compared to the 5-day average. Overall, PG Electroplast's trading activity today highlights a notable shift in market dynamics, underscoring the stock's current position within the industry.