Surge in Open Interest Signals Increased Trading Activity for MCX Amid Market Challenges

Aug 26 2025 02:00 PM IST
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Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has seen a notable rise in open interest, indicating increased trading activity, with a current figure of 49,870. Despite this, the stock has underperformed its sector and experienced a decline in investor participation, alongside a drop in delivery volume.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has experienced a significant increase in open interest today, reflecting notable trading activity. The latest open interest stands at 49,870, up from the previous figure of 45,247, marking a change of 4,623, or a 10.22% increase. This uptick in open interest coincides with a trading volume of 91,561, indicating heightened market engagement.

In terms of price performance, MCX has underperformed its sector by 2.57%, with the stock falling after two consecutive days of gains. The intraday low reached Rs 7,680, representing a decline of 4.04%. The weighted average price suggests that more volume was traded closer to this low price point. While the stock remains above its 100-day and 200-day moving averages, it is currently below the 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day moving averages.

Additionally, there has been a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 23.48% compared to the 5-day average. Despite this, the stock maintains sufficient liquidity for trades sized at Rs 7.14 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, the increase in open interest highlights a shift in trading dynamics for MCX amidst a challenging market environment.
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