MCX Sees Surge in Put Option Activity with 1,795 Contracts Trading at ₹7,700 Strike

Aug 05 2025 10:00 AM IST
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Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has seen significant trading in put options, with 1,795 contracts exchanged. The company, valued at Rs 39,414.09 crore, has experienced increased investor participation and robust liquidity, despite its stock underperforming relative to its sector and showing mixed technical indicators.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company, operating within the capital markets industry and boasting a market capitalization of Rs 39,414.09 crore, saw significant trading activity with 1,795 put contracts exchanged, reflecting a turnover of Rs 596.34 lakh. The put options have a strike price of Rs 7,700 and are set to expire on August 28, 2025.

Despite the heightened activity in the options market, MCX's stock performance today has underperformed its sector by 1.96%, with the stock reaching an intraday low of Rs 7,798, marking a decline of 2.25%. The underlying value of the stock stands at Rs 7,744.50.

In terms of technical indicators, the stock is currently above its 5-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, yet below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages. Notably, investor participation has seen a rise, with delivery volume increasing by 120.54% compared to the 5-day average. The liquidity remains robust, accommodating trades of up to Rs 10.38 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value.

In summary, while MCX has experienced notable activity in its put options, its stock performance today reflects broader market challenges.
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