Tata Motors Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 2,299 Contracts at Rs 640 Strike

Tata Motors Ltd., a prominent player in the automobiles sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in put options. The company’s underlying stock, TATAMOTORS, is currently valued at Rs 643.5. Notably, a total of 2,299 put contracts were traded, generating a turnover of Rs 319.10 lakhs, with an open interest of 1,517 contracts. The strike price for these puts is set at Rs 640, with an expiry date of August 28, 2025.
In terms of performance, Tata Motors has underperformed its sector by 0.68%, reflecting a consecutive decline over the past two days, resulting in a total return of -1.45% during this period. The stock is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. Additionally, investor participation has decreased significantly, with delivery volume dropping by 47.2% compared to the 5-day average.

Despite these challenges, the stock maintains sufficient liquidity for trading, with a capacity for a trade size of Rs 17.83 crores, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Tata Motors continues to navigate a complex market landscape, marked by notable activity in its put options.