Surge in Varun Beverages Ltd Call Options: 8,733 Contracts at Rs 530 Strike Traded

Varun Beverages Ltd, a prominent player in the beverages industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, reflecting significant trading activity in its options market. The company’s underlying stock, VBL, has seen notable call options trading with expiry set for July 31, 2025. Specifically, a call option with a strike price of Rs 540 recorded 8,098 contracts traded, generating a turnover of approximately Rs 287.20 lakhs, while another call option at a strike price of Rs 530 saw 8,733 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of around Rs 478.00 lakhs. The open interest for these options stands at 2,011 and 1,010, respectively.
In terms of performance metrics, Varun Beverages has outperformed its sector by 1.76%, with the stock gaining 11.13% over the past three days. Today, it reached an intraday high of Rs 534.2, marking a 4.31% increase. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, although it remains below the 200-day moving average. Additionally, the stock's delivery volume surged to 1.16 crore on July 29, reflecting a 146.69% increase compared to its 5-day average, indicating rising investor participation. With a market capitalization of Rs 1,73,222 crore, Varun Beverages continues to demonstrate robust liquidity, making it a notable entity in the large-cap segment.