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MCX Bullion Index Options Launch Boosts Share Price by 2.5%
28 Oct
Summary
- MCX shares rise 2.5% on launch of Options on bullion index
- MCX BULLDEX offers balanced exposure to gold and silver
- Options on indices seen as ideal for effective price risk management
In a significant development for India's commodities market, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) launched its monthly Options contracts on the MCX iCOMDEX Bullion Index (MCX BULLDEX) on October 27, 2025. This move has had an immediate impact, with MCX shares rising 2.5% and reaching an intra-day high of ₹9,244.9 per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
The MCX BULLDEX is a representation of the precious metals segment, constituted of the highly popular and liquid MCX gold and silver futures contracts. The introduction of Options on this index is seen as a pivotal development, as it provides market participants, both investors and institutions, with a versatile risk management tool. The Options contracts combine the benefits of diversified underlying assets with the flexibility of Options trading, meeting the investment and hedging requirements of the bullion segment.
According to MCX's MD & CEO, Praveena Rai, "The introduction of Options on MCX BULLDEX marks a pivotal development in India's commodities ecosystem. This is a unique and innovative product which will enhance the range of products in the commodity derivatives ecosystem and assist market participants to take exposure to a basket of commodities in the bullion segment."
The launch of these Options contracts on the MCX BULLDEX is expected to further strengthen the exchange's position as a leading player in the Indian commodity market, offering fair price discovery and efficient risk management solutions.
