MCX launches monthly Options on bullion index
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MCX launches monthly Options on bullion index

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has announced the launch of monthly Options contracts on the MCX iCOMDEX Bullion Index (MCX BULLDEX®), effective 27 October 2025.

MCX BULLDEX®, a dynamic benchmark of India’s precious metals market, represents a composite index of the highly traded MCX Gold and Silver Futures contracts. The new Options contracts aim to provide market participants with a versatile risk management tool, combining the diversification of multiple assets with the flexibility of Options trading.

Covering both gold and silver, MCX BULLDEX® offers balanced exposure to the bullion segment for investors and institutions alike. It provides a cost-effective and convenient avenue for investment and hedging in precious metals.

The introduction of Options on MCX BULLDEX® reflects MCX’s ongoing commitment to deepen India’s commodity markets through product innovation, transparency, and investor-oriented solutions. Such index-based Options are increasingly popular globally as sectoral investment and risk management tools.

The MCX BULLDEX® index also complies with the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Principles for Financial Benchmarks (July 2013), ensuring robust governance and transparency in its computation.

Commenting on the development, Praveena Rai, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MCX, said:

“The introduction of Options on MCX BULLDEX® marks a pivotal moment in India’s commodities ecosystem. This innovative product enhances the range of offerings in the commodity derivatives space and allows participants to gain exposure to a diversified basket of bullion commodities.”

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has announced the launch of monthly Options contracts on the MCX iCOMDEX Bullion Index (MCX BULLDEX®), effective 27 October 2025. MCX BULLDEX®, a dynamic benchmark of India’s precious metals market, represents a composite index of the highly traded MCX Gold and Silver Futures contracts. The new Options contracts aim to provide market participants with a versatile risk management tool, combining the diversification of multiple assets with the flexibility of Options trading. Covering both gold and silver, MCX BULLDEX® offers balanced exposure to the bullion segment for investors and institutions alike. It provides a cost-effective and convenient avenue for investment and hedging in precious metals. The introduction of Options on MCX BULLDEX® reflects MCX’s ongoing commitment to deepen India’s commodity markets through product innovation, transparency, and investor-oriented solutions. Such index-based Options are increasingly popular globally as sectoral investment and risk management tools. The MCX BULLDEX® index also complies with the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Principles for Financial Benchmarks (July 2013), ensuring robust governance and transparency in its computation. Commenting on the development, Praveena Rai, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MCX, said: “The introduction of Options on MCX BULLDEX® marks a pivotal moment in India’s commodities ecosystem. This innovative product enhances the range of offerings in the commodity derivatives space and allows participants to gain exposure to a diversified basket of bullion commodities.”

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