How did the launch of MCX BULLDEX Options impact the company's share price?

The launch of MCX's monthly Options contracts on the MCX BULLDEX drove a 2.5% surge in MCX's share price, reaching an intra-day high of ₹9,244.9 per share.

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MCX Bullion Index Options Launch Boosts Share Price by 2.5%

Q: What are the benefits of the MCX BULLDEX Options for market participants?

The MCX BULLDEX 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.

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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

MCX Bullion Index Options Launch Boosts Share Price by 2.5%

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.