MCX Launches Options on Bullion Index ‘MCX BULLDEX’ to Strengthen Commodity Derivatives Ecosystem

Mumbai, October 27, 2025: The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX) has announced the launch of its monthly Options contracts on the MCX iCOMDEX Bullion Index (MCX BULLDEX®), commencing today. The new product seeks to provide traders and investors with an innovative, cost-effective, and diversified tool for managing price risk in the bullion segment.

The MCX BULLDEX® Index is a balanced mix of Gold and Silver Futures, the two most traded precious metals on the MCX. The Options contracts on the index are expected to give market participants more flexibility in managing portfolio exposure and provide an expanded range of hedging instruments in the Indian commodities market.

Management Commentary

“The introduction of Options on MCX BULLDEX® is a strategic development in India’s commodities ecosystem,” said Praveena Rai, MD & CEO of MCX. “This unique, innovative product enhances the range of instruments available in the commodity derivatives space and allows participants to take exposure to a basket of bullion commodities.”

According to MCX, the product is intended to bolster its commitment to deepening the Indian commodity markets through further types of product innovation, increased transparency, and offerings that are investor-centric. The index-based options will also serve as a strong hedging mechanism for the bullion sector, aligning domestic practice to international standards for a financial benchmark.

REF: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/db75b483-07d1-4d6f-be57-470978c28603.pdf

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