Varun Beverages Ltd Sees Surge with 9,139 Active Call Contracts at Rs 500 Strike

Varun Beverages Ltd, a prominent player in the beverages industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, reflecting significant trading activity. The company’s stock, identified by the ticker VBL, has seen a notable increase in option trading, with 9,139 call contracts traded for an expiry date set for July 31, 2025, at a strike price of Rs 500. This activity generated a turnover of approximately Rs 528.33 lakhs, while open interest stands at 3,215 contracts, indicating robust market engagement.
In terms of performance metrics, Varun Beverages has outperformed its sector by 0.89%, marking a consecutive gain over the last four days with an impressive return of 8.56% during this period. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 491.8, reflecting a 2.44% increase for the day. Additionally, the stock's current value of Rs 490.1 is higher than its 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day moving averages, although it remains below the 100-day and 200-day moving averages.

Investor participation has also surged, with a delivery volume of 1.06 crore shares on July 16, representing a 104.37% increase compared to the 5-day average. The liquidity of Varun Beverages is favorable, accommodating a trade size of Rs 8.28 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, Varun Beverages continues to demonstrate strong market activity and performance metrics, underscoring its position in the beverages sector.