Surge in Reliance Industries Ltd Put Options: 2,744 Contracts at Rs 1,400 Strike Price

Reliance Industries Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the market today, particularly in the options segment, with a focus on put options. The underlying stock, RELIANCE, has seen significant activity with 2,744 contracts traded for puts expiring on August 28, 2025, at a strike price of Rs 1,400. This trading activity has generated a turnover of approximately Rs 367.97 lakhs, while open interest stands at 9,110 contracts, indicating a robust interest in this option.
In terms of price performance, Reliance Industries has shown a one-day return of -0.66%, slightly better than the sector's decline of -0.90% and the Sensex's drop of -0.22%. The stock has recently experienced a trend reversal, falling after two consecutive days of gains. It has traded within a narrow range of Rs 9.7 today, and its current value is Rs 1,400.6.

The stock's moving averages indicate that it is performing higher than the 5-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, but lower than the 20-day and 50-day averages. Notably, investor participation has decreased, with delivery volume dropping by 41.99% compared to the 5-day average. Despite this, the stock remains liquid enough for a trade size of Rs 35.92 crores, reflecting its large-cap status in the oil industry with a market capitalization of Rs 19,08,619.00 crores.

In summary, Reliance Industries Ltd continues to attract attention in the options market, with notable put activity reflecting current market dynamics.