Hindustan Unilever Ltd Sees 14,700 Call Contracts at Rs 2500 Strike Price

Hindustan Unilever Ltd, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, reflecting significant trading activity in its call options. The stock, trading under the ticker HINDUNILVR, has seen notable movements in its options market, particularly for expiry dates in April and May 2025.
The call option with a strike price of Rs 2500 has garnered the highest interest, with 14,700 contracts traded and a turnover of approximately Rs 2,135.30 lakhs. Other active strike prices include Rs 2400, Rs 2440, Rs 2460, and Rs 2600, with contract volumes ranging from 5,535 to 6,664. The underlying value of Hindustan Unilever is currently at Rs 2,366.90, indicating a robust market position.

Despite this activity, the stock has underperformed the sector by 0.35% today, following a trend reversal after two consecutive days of gains. It reached an intraday high of Rs 2,487.40, reflecting a 2.62% increase. The stock remains above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, although it is below the 200-day moving average. With a market capitalization of Rs 5,64,301.33 crore, Hindustan Unilever continues to demonstrate liquidity, with a delivery volume of 14.89 lakhs, up 5.99% from its 5-day average.

In summary, Hindustan Unilever's active trading in call options highlights its significant presence in the market, while current performance metrics indicate a mixed outlook amidst recent trading trends.