Surge in Sun Pharmaceutical's Put Options: 3,444 Contracts Trade at Rs 1600 Strike

Aug 06 2025 11:00 AM IST
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is notably active in the options market, particularly with put options. The stock is trading above its 52-week low, with substantial put contracts traded today. Despite recent declines and lower investor participation, it remains a focal point for traders in a challenging market.
Sun Pharmaceutical 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, SUNPHARMA, is currently valued at Rs 1617.9, which places it just 3.84% above its 52-week low of Rs 1553.05.

Today, a total of 3,444 put contracts were traded with a turnover of Rs 316.06 lakhs, indicating significant activity in this option type, which has a strike price of Rs 1600 and an expiry date set for August 28, 2025. The open interest for these puts stands at 1,685 contracts, reflecting ongoing interest among traders.

In terms of performance, Sun Pharma has outperformed its sector by 0.34%, despite experiencing a consecutive decline over the past two days, resulting in a one-day return of -0.89%. The stock is currently trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a bearish trend. Additionally, the stock has seen a notable decrease in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 54.05% compared to the 5-day average.

Overall, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd continues to attract attention in the options market, with its put options reflecting a significant trading volume amid a challenging market environment.
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