MCX Launches Silver 100 Futures: Here’s What Investors Need to Know

Synopsis: MCX launched Silver 100 Futures on June 1, 2026, enabling jewellers, small businesses, and retail investors to trade silver in smaller, more accessible quantities.

This Mid-cap Stock, engaged in providing an electronic platform for commodity derivatives trading, enabling price discovery, risk management, and hedging across various commodities, is in focus after the company launched Silver 100 Futures, offering market participants a new avenue for efficient silver price risk management and trading.

With a market capitalization of Rs. 72,288.91 crore, the shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited were currently trading at Rs. 2834.95 per equity share, down nearly 1.91 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 2,890.15.

What is the News?

Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has launched a new Silver 100 Futures contract to expand its range of silver trading products. The new contract is designed to meet the needs of jewellers, small businesses, and retail investors who want to trade or invest in silver in smaller quantities. Trading in the contract started on June 1, 2026.

MCX is one of the leading commodity exchanges in the world and has witnessed strong trading activity in silver futures and options. The exchange already offers silver contracts of 30 kg, 5 kg, and 1 kg. The addition of the 100-gram contract will provide greater flexibility and make silver trading more accessible to a wider group of participants.

According to MCX Managing Director and CEO Praveena Rai, the new contract will help businesses manage silver price fluctuations more effectively. Smaller contract sizes will allow traders and jewellers to hedge their exposure without committing large amounts of capital.

The Silver 100 Futures contract also offers benefits such as easy delivery, transparent making charges, and assured product quality for those opting for physical delivery at contract expiry. This makes it a practical option for both investors and industry participants.

MCX has also revised its silver delivery norms and invited domestic refiners to join its approved supplier network. This initiative is expected to support local silver refining, encourage recycling, and reduce dependence on imports. Clearing and settlement of the contract will be managed by MCXCCL.

Company Overview

Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) is India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange and the world’s largest commodity options exchange. Established in 2003, MCX plays a key role in commodity trading by providing a transparent platform for price discovery and risk management. The exchange holds around 98% market share in India’s commodity futures trading by value.

MCX offers trading across a wide range of commodities, including bullion, energy, metals, agricultural products, and commodity indices. With a strong presence across India, the exchange serves traders, investors, and businesses. MCX has also formed strategic partnerships with several Indian and international exchanges and trade associations to strengthen the commodity market ecosystem.

Recent Quarter Results

Coming into financial highlights, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 291 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 889 crore in Q4 FY26, which has grown by 205.50 percent. The net profit has also grown by 292.59 percent from Rs. 135 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 530 crore in Q4 FY26. Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 43 percent and 49 percent, respectively, over the last five years.

In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 71.4 percent and 56.3 percent, respectively. Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 52.2, and it’s almost a debt-free company.

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