Surge in Active Put Options for Multi Commodity Exchange at Rs 7600 and Rs 7000 Strike Prices

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 38,794.46 crore, has seen significant trading activity in its put options with expiry set for June 26, 2025.
Two notable strike prices have attracted attention: the Rs 7600 put option, which recorded 4,282 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 919.11 lakh, and the Rs 7000 put option, with 4,354 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 200.98 lakh. The open interest for these options stands at 1,304 and 1,912 contracts, respectively, indicating a robust interest among traders.

In terms of performance, MCX has outperformed its sector by 2.05% today, reversing a three-day decline. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 7688.5, reflecting a 2.36% increase. Despite this positive movement, investor participation has seen a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 44.26% compared to the five-day average. The stock remains liquid, with a trading capacity of Rs 22.63 crore based on 2% of the five-day average traded value.

Overall, the activity in MCX's put options highlights a significant engagement in the options market, reflecting the dynamics of investor sentiment and market conditions.