MCX Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Analysis what the data is telling us about MCX
In the last completed session, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. closed -3.20% with futures open interest moving +2.6%. That combination — price falling while OI builds — is classified as Short Buildup. Fresh short positions are being added on weakness, which historically prefaces further downside until shorts are forced to cover. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.64, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹3,200 sits 2.3% below 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 further downside pressure is likely.
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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
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-09-29 · spot 3,170 · EOD 2026-09-03
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
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IV 93%
Δ 0.72
θ -5.5
ν 3
|
2850 | |
|
IV 46%
Δ 0.80
θ -2.5
ν 2
|
2900 |
IV 34%
Δ -0.14
θ -1.2
ν 2
|
|
IV 76%
Δ 0.69
θ -4.8
ν 3
|
2950 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.18
θ -1.3
ν 2
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IV 40%
Δ 0.73
θ -2.5
ν 3
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3000 S |
IV 33%
Δ -0.23
θ -1.5
ν 3
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IV 38%
Δ 0.68
θ -2.6
ν 3
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3050 |
IV 32%
Δ -0.29
θ -1.6
ν 3
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|
IV 38%
Δ 0.63
θ -2.7
ν 3
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3100 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.36
θ -1.7
ν 3
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IV 37%
Δ 0.56
θ -2.7
ν 3
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3150 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.43
θ -1.8
ν 3
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IV 37%
Δ 0.50
θ -2.7
ν 3
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3200 MP |
IV 31%
Δ -0.51
θ -1.7
ν 3
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IV 37%
Δ 0.43
θ -2.6
ν 3
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3250 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.59
θ -1.6
ν 3
|
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IV 37%
Δ 0.37
θ -2.5
ν 3
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3300 R |
IV 30%
Δ -0.66
θ -1.4
ν 3
|
|
IV 37%
Δ 0.32
θ -2.3
ν 3
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3350 |
IV 29%
Δ -0.73
θ -1.1
ν 3
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IV 37%
Δ 0.26
θ -2.1
ν 3
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3400 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.80
θ -0.8
ν 2
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IV 37%
Δ 0.22
θ -1.9
ν 2
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3450 |
IV 21%
Δ -0.93
θ +0.1
ν 1
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Chain Interpretation
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MCX — frequently asked questions
What is the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. share price today?
MCX is trading at ₹3,275.40 (+3.32% 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 54.1.
What is the market cap of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.?
MCX has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹83,364 crore.
Is MCX near its 52-week high?
MCX is trading -5.9% from its 52-week high of ₹3,480.00 as of 2026-09-04.
What is the RSI of MCX?
The 14-day RSI of MCX is 60.4, which is considered neutral.
Is MCX above its 200-day moving average?
MCX is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹2,644.42 (+23.9% away).
What is the F&O buildup in MCX?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies MCX as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), 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 ₹3,200 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.64, 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.