Surge in Call Options: MCX Sees 5,942 Contracts at Rs 8000 Strike Price

Aug 04 2025 10:00 AM IST
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Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has seen heightened trading activity, particularly in options, with significant contracts traded for various strike prices. The stock has shown strong performance metrics, including trading above multiple moving averages, indicating robust investor engagement and market interest.
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 sector, has seen significant trading activity in call options set to expire on August 28, 2025.

Notably, the call option with a strike price of Rs 8000 led the activity with 5,942 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 1,896.32 lakhs and an open interest of 1,687 contracts. Following closely, the Rs 8500 strike price option recorded 3,580 contracts traded, with a turnover of Rs 444.19 lakhs and an open interest of 1,504. Other active strike prices included Rs 7900 and Rs 8400, with 3,478 and 3,729 contracts traded, respectively.

In terms of performance, MCX has outperformed its sector by 4.11%, reversing a three-day decline with a notable opening gap up of 2.82%. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 7964, reflecting a 4.85% increase. Currently, the underlying value stands at Rs 7899.5, with the stock trading above its 5-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, although it remains below the 20-day moving average.

Overall, MCX's robust trading activity and performance metrics highlight its current market position and investor engagement.
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