Surge in Put Options Activity for Multi Commodity Exchange as 2,228 Contracts Trade at Rs 7200

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, has seen significant trading activity with two notable put options set to expire on June 26, 2025.
The put option with a strike price of Rs 7000 recorded 1,960 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 280.27 lakhs, while the Rs 7200 strike price option saw 2,228 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs 490.56 lakhs. The open interest for these options stands at 877 and 712 contracts, respectively, indicating a robust interest among traders.

The underlying value of MCX is currently at Rs 7325.0, which is above both strike prices. The stock has recently reached a new 52-week and all-time high of Rs 7365, reflecting a performance that has outpaced its sector by 1.84%. Over the past eight days, MCX has gained 14.03%, with a one-day return of 2.11%, compared to the sector's 1.66% and the Sensex's 0.65%.

Additionally, MCX is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong upward trend. The liquidity remains favorable, with a delivery volume of 2.17 lakhs on June 5, marking a 29.67% increase against the 5-day average.

In summary, MCX's notable activity in the options market, coupled with its strong performance metrics, underscores its current market position without delving into future implications.