Why did Multi Commodity Exchange of India stock jump by 5% today?

Synopsis:- The regulatory signals on allowing banks and insurers into commodity derivatives boosted growth expectations. Strong Q2 performance, with 30% revenue growth, 28% profit rise, and sharp increases in futures (55%) and options (91%) trading volumes further supported investor sentiment.

The shares of the commodity Exchange gained up to 5 percent from today’s trading session after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to allow banks and insurers into commodity derivatives.

With a market capitalization of Rs 54,800.04 crore, the shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd were trading at Rs 10,745.45 per share, increasing around 4.64 percent as compared to the previous closing price of Rs 10,305.60 apiece.

Regulator Comments

The shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd have seen bullish movement after the Securities and Exchange Board of India plans to allow banks and insurers into commodity derivatives. Resolving GST hurdles could improve delivery and liquidity. With 40% revenue and 50% EBITDA growth, MCX stands to benefit from deeper participation and higher trading volumes.

Stock Split

Recently, the board of directors has fixed Friday, January 02, 2026, as the ‘Record Date’ for the purpose of   Sub-division of every 1  equity share of face value of Rs. 10 each fully paid-up into 5  equity shares of face value of Rs. 2 each fully paid-up of the Company. 

Financial & other Highlights 

The company delivered a strong financial performance in Q2FY26, with revenue zooming 30% year-on-year to Rs 374 crore, reflecting healthy business momentum. Net profit also jumped 28% to  Rs 197 crore, indicating sustained operational efficiency and improved earnings quality despite a higher base in the previous year.

The company has delivered a strong Q2 FY26 performance, driven by sharp growth in derivatives volumes. Futures ADT rose 55% and options ADT surged 91%, lifting total income by 29% to  Rs 400.8 crore. Profitability improved, with EBITDA up 32%, reflecting operating leverage and healthy market participation.

During H1 FY25–26, MCX maintained a dominant position across key commodity segments. It held 100% market share in Precious Metals & Stones and Base Metals, while commanding 99.42% share in Energy. Agri commodities remained marginal at 1.3%, highlighting MCX’s strong concentration in bullion and energy-driven trading volumes.

MCX’s growth is being driven by wider distribution, rising institutional participation, and product expansion. Bank-backed brokers and clearing access improve ease of doing business, while MFs, PMS, and FPIs are gradually entering commodity derivatives. New initiatives such as commodity index options, additional products, and electricity derivatives further strengthen long-term volume and revenue growth prospects.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) is India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange, providing a transparent and regulated platform for trading in metals, energy, and agricultural commodities. It plays a key role in price discovery and risk management, serving traders, institutions, and hedgers across domestic and global markets.

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