Surge in Reliance Industries Ltd Put Options: 7,171 Contracts Traded Today

Reliance Industries Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The underlying stock, RELIANCE, is currently valued at Rs 1488.5, with a notable focus on put options expiring on July 31, 2025. Today, 7,171 contracts were traded at a turnover of Rs 606.67 lakhs, indicating significant activity in this segment. The open interest stands at 2,320 contracts, reflecting ongoing interest among traders.
In terms of price performance, Reliance Industries has shown a one-day return of -0.42%, slightly underperforming the sector's return of -0.26% and the Sensex's return of -0.12%. The stock has traded within a narrow range of Rs 9.7 today, and its moving averages indicate a mixed trend—higher than the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, yet lower than the 5-day and 20-day averages.

Investor participation appears to be declining, with delivery volume of 54.97 lakhs on July 15 falling by 9.91% compared to the 5-day average. Despite this, the stock remains liquid enough for a trade size of Rs 29.4 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Reliance Industries continues to attract attention in the options market, reflecting the dynamics of the current trading environment.