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MCX Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 2,823.80
+1.03%

Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.9%) on short-covering (OI down -1.4%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about MCX

In the last completed session, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. closed +0.90% with futures open interest moving -1.4%. That combination — price rising while OI shrinks — is classified as Short Covering. It typically reflects existing short sellers closing positions, not fresh buying. Short-covering rallies can be sharp but tend to fade without follow-through demand. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.45, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹3,000 sits 6.2% above the current price, a mild magnet near expiry.

There have been no notable bulk or block deals from FIIs, mutual funds, or insurance companies in Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
11,870,675
-162300 (-1.4%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.45
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 3,000
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 2,795.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
3,497,131
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
37.9
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 3,480.00
-18.9% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,357.10
+108.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 2,262.53
+24.8% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 2,923.75
-3.4% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+106.6%
1M -8.8%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
54.0
price / earnings
P/B
17.1
price / book
ROE
37.9%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 71,870 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.21%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 52.27
earnings per share

Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.

Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)

No institutional bulk or block deals recorded for this stock in the last 30 sessions.

Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days

No insider disclosures filed for this stock in the last 60 days.

Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-06-30 · spot 2,824 · EOD 2026-06-08

Option writers expect range between 3,000 and 3,300+16.9% upside, +6.2% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
56,875 +3k
IV 31% Δ 0.95 θ -0.9 ν 1
2500
410,625 -30k
2,500
IV 49% Δ 0.83 θ -2.3 ν 2
2550
76,875 -7k
IV 44% Δ -0.15 θ -1.5 ν 2
23,125 -1k
IV 43% Δ 0.81 θ -2.2 ν 2
2600
591,875 -40k
IV 43% Δ -0.19 θ -1.8 ν 2
0
IV 108% Δ 0.65 θ -6.5 ν 3
2650
178,750 +5k
IV 42% Δ -0.24 θ -1.9 ν 2
82,500 +10k
IV 42% Δ 0.70 θ -2.6 ν 2
2700
627,500 -18k
IV 42% Δ -0.30 θ -2.1 ν 2
43,750 +13k
IV 41% Δ 0.64 θ -2.7 ν 3
2750
210,000 +5k
IV 41% Δ -0.36 θ -2.2 ν 3
514,375 +16k
IV 41% Δ 0.57 θ -2.8 ν 3
2800
623,125 -40k
IV 41% Δ -0.43 θ -2.3 ν 3
424,375 +70k
IV 41% Δ 0.50 θ -2.8 ν 3
2850
347,500 +35k
IV 40% Δ -0.50 θ -2.2 ν 3
857,500 -20k
IV 40% Δ 0.43 θ -2.7 ν 3
2900
540,625 -26k
IV 39% Δ -0.57 θ -2.1 ν 3
371,250 +9k
IV 40% Δ 0.36 θ -2.5 ν 3
2950
130,625 +1k
IV 39% Δ -0.64 θ -1.9 ν 3
1,438,125 +33k
IV 41% Δ 0.30 θ -2.4 ν 2
3000 S MP
716,875 -29k
IV 41% Δ -0.70 θ -1.8 ν 2
350,000 +63k
IV 41% Δ 0.25 θ -2.1 ν 2
3050
113,125 +1k
IV 35% Δ -0.79 θ -1.2 ν 2
1,128,125 -16k
IV 41% Δ 0.20 θ -1.9 ν 2
3100
288,750 -2k
IV 35% Δ -0.84 θ -0.9 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 2,823.80
Key Resistance (R) 3,300
Key Support (S) 3,000
Max Pain Strike (MP) 3,000
Concentrations of Option open interest show strong barrier levels. Option writers defend these levels, especially heading into monthly derivatives expiry.

Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for MCX options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: MCX · Spot: ₹ 2,823.80 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 225

Legs

Side
Type
Strike
Qty
Premium
Net premium
Max profit
Max loss
Breakevens
Position Delta
Position Theta/day
Position Vega/1% IV

Payoff at expiry

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