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

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 2,638.00
-0.08%
1-year price · range ₹1,478–₹3,415

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +3.5%) on price strength (+0.4%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about MCX

In the last completed session, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. closed +0.44% with futures open interest moving +3.5%. That combination — price rising while OI builds — is classified as a Long Buildup, meaning derivative traders are adding fresh bullish positions into strength rather than merely covering existing shorts. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.68, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹2,700 sits 2.4% above the current price, a mild magnet near expiry.

On the institutional side, MFs are building positions in Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. — the most recent notable was UTI MUTUAL FUND on the buy side at ₹425 Cr.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
9,772,875
+333675 (+3.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.68
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 2,700
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 2,640.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
1,413,533
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
40.5
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 3,480.00
-24.2% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,460.80
+80.6% above low
200-DMA
₹ 2,518.72
+4.7% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 2,793.68
-5.6% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+65.3%
1M -5.3%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
50.5
price / earnings
P/B
15.9
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 67,141 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.30%
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)

Date Side Price Value (Cr) Counterparty
2026-06-29 BUY ₹ 2,899.23 425.01 UTI MUTUAL FUND MF

Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days

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

Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-08-25 · spot 2,639 · EOD 2026-08-07

Option writers expect range between 2,600 and 2,800+6.1% upside, -1.5% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
7,425 -1k
IV 70% Δ 0.80 θ -3.6 ν 2
2350
53,325 -6k
36,675 -1k
IV 42% Δ 0.87 θ -1.8 ν 1
2400
214,875 -23k
27,675 +0k
IV 36% Δ 0.85 θ -1.8 ν 1
2450
160,200 +34k
IV 35% Δ -0.15 θ -1.3 ν 1
139,275 +16k
IV 39% Δ 0.77 θ -2.3 ν 2
2500
615,150 -21k
IV 35% Δ -0.21 θ -1.6 ν 2
94,725 -1k
IV 36% Δ 0.70 θ -2.4 ν 2
2550
295,875 -27k
IV 35% Δ -0.30 θ -1.9 ν 2
454,950 -11k
IV 36% Δ 0.61 θ -2.6 ν 2
2600 S
677,925 -9k
IV 34% Δ -0.39 θ -2.0 ν 2
366,525 -34k
IV 36% Δ 0.51 θ -2.7 ν 2
2650
257,175 -4k
IV 34% Δ -0.49 θ -2.0 ν 2
1,044,000 +114k
IV 36% Δ 0.42 θ -2.6 ν 2
2700 MP
617,175 +45k
IV 34% Δ -0.59 θ -1.9 ν 2
414,450 +1k
IV 37% Δ 0.33 θ -2.4 ν 2
2750
237,150 +6k
IV 35% Δ -0.68 θ -1.7 ν 2
1,338,525 +71k
IV 38% Δ 0.26 θ -2.2 ν 2
2800 R
383,625 -1k
IV 33% Δ -0.77 θ -1.3 ν 2
286,425 +29k
IV 38% Δ 0.20 θ -1.9 ν 2
2850
41,400 +2k
IV 24% Δ -0.92 θ -0.1 ν 1
557,550 -48k
IV 39% Δ 0.15 θ -1.6 ν 1
2900
220,500 +1k
IV 27% Δ -0.94 θ -0.1 ν 1
89,550 -3k
2950
4,725
IV 63% Δ -0.77 θ -2.8 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 2,638.92
Key Resistance (R) 2,800
Key Support (S) 2,600
Max Pain Strike (MP) 2,700
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 · 2026-08-25 expiry

Underlying: MCX · Spot: ₹ 2,638.92 · Expiry: 2026-08-25 · 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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MCX — frequently asked questions

What is the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. share price today?

MCX is trading at ₹2,638.00 (-0.08% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.?

MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 50.5.

What is the market cap of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.?

MCX has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹67,141 crore.

Is MCX near its 52-week high?

MCX is trading -24.2% from its 52-week high of ₹3,480.00 as of 2026-08-07.

What is the RSI of MCX?

The 14-day RSI of MCX is 40.5, which is considered neutral.

Is MCX above its 200-day moving average?

MCX is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹2,518.72 (+4.7% away).

What is the F&O buildup in MCX?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies MCX as Long Buildup (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for MCX options?

MCX's option-chain max pain strike is ₹2,700 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.68, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying MCX?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in MCX with named buyers and sellers, plus promoter and insider filings — the tables on this page list the most recent institutional activity as disclosed to the exchanges.