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Sentiment Hit Hard, Stability Now Key

saw a sudden rise in bearish bets in its Rs 85 put options just days before it revealed a Rs 590 crore fraud, which has raised suspicion among investors. On February 19, volumes in this strike jumped sharply, and the option premium showed high volatility, indicating strong negative positioning before the news became public. While this looks questionable in hindsight and has triggered insider trading concerns, options data alone does not prove wrongdoing, though it may invite closer regulatory scrutiny.