MCX Options Surge: 4,532 Contracts at 9,000 Strike Price Generate Rs 1,613.22 Lakhs Turnover

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company, operating within the capital markets industry, has seen significant trading activity in call options set to expire on November 25, 2025.
Notably, the call option with a strike price of Rs 9,000 recorded the highest trading volume, with 4,532 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 1,613.22 lakhs. Following closely, the Rs 9,500 strike price option saw 4,185 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 624.93 lakhs. The Rs 10,000 strike price option also attracted attention, with 4,029 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 215.25 lakhs.

Despite this activity, MCX's stock has underperformed its sector by 2.14% today, opening with a loss of 2.22% and reaching an intraday low of Rs 8,810.5, reflecting a decline of 4.76%. The stock's performance metrics indicate it is currently above the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, yet below the 5-day and 20-day moving averages.

With an open interest of 2,681 contracts for the Rs 10,000 strike price and 2,591 for the Rs 9,500 strike price, the liquidity remains robust, supporting a trade size of Rs 9.5 crore. Overall, the trading activity in MCX reflects a dynamic engagement in the options market, amidst a backdrop of fluctuating stock performance.