While gold has traditionally been a dormant store of value for Indian households, the current price upcycle is increasingly turning the asset into a source of liquidity through gold-backed loans.
Analysts attributed the rise in MCX shares to its leadership position in the commodity segment. Notably, MCX has maintained over 98 per cent market share by value in commodity derivatives.
Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst at Angel One reckons that BSE and MCX have witnessed a notable correction in recent months, and the charts now hint at presence of strong support at these counters.
India's largest commodity exchange is seeking licenses to start coal and minerals exchanges, Managing Director Praveena Rai said
Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal Financial Services has recommended three stocks to buy today: Divi's Laboratories, MCX, and Eternal.
Gold and silver futures traded higher after crude oil slipped below $100 a barrel, while renewed geopolitical tensions and safe-haven buying supported precious metals
Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), driven by heavy trading volumes, gained nearly 4 per cent in intraday trade to touch ₹2,889 on the NSE on Tuesday.
Over the past four trading sessions, MCX shares have declined nearly 10 per cent, while BSE has fallen around 8 per cent over the same period.
The listing will see NSE join the BSE, and Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), both of which are already publicly traded, bringing all three major exchange operators onto Dalal Street
In the international market, too, gold and silver futures were trading with losses
Gold recovers after a weak start on domestic exchange; Comex futures trade lower
Silver prices rallied by Rs 6,066 to Rs 2.52 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a weaker US dollar improved sentiment in the bullion market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for July delivery surged Rs 6,066, or 2.46 per cent, to Rs 2,52,252 per kilogram in a business turnover of 11,420 lots. In the past week, silver fell Rs 2,351, or nearly 1 per cent, to Rs 2.46 lakh per kg. The rebound comes after US and Iranian officials announced that they had reached an initial agreement to end the conflict, lift the US naval blockade on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies. In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said, "The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," adding that he had authorised the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the immediate removal of the US naval blockade. In the international markets, Comex silver futures for July contract
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday launched 'Silver 100' futures contracts, enabling retail investors and small jewellers to gain exposure to silver in quantities as low as 100 grams, expanding access to a market previously dominated by larger institutional players. The new contract adds to MCX's existing silver futures lineup of 30 kg, 5 kg and 1 kg contracts, and monthly options in 30 kg and 5 kg denominations. Clearing and settlement will be handled by the Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited (MCXCCL). "The Silver 100 futures contract helps businesses in India's silver industry protect themselves against price volatility," said Praveena Rai, Managing Director and CEO of MCX in a regulatory filing. "Local jewellery businesses can now hedge or take delivery in quantities that are better aligned with their inventory needs." The smaller denomination is designed to reduce capital requirements for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and retail participants, whi
Since the start of April 2026, the Nifty Capital Market index has outperformed the market by soaring 31 per cent, as compared to 6.2 per cent rise in the Nifty 50
Prices declined across Comex, MCX and exchange traded funds (ETFs), with silver prices falling nearly 4 per cent and gold prices declining around 1.5 per cent
The global oil market is increasingly reflecting second-order effects of the US-Iran conflict, now in its 73rd day, following Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28
MCX Silver opened with a slight gap up and is trading within the ₹280,000-₹282,000 zone, sustaining well above the ascending trendline as bullish momentum builds
Investor sentiment was further supported by the company's announcement of a dividend of ₹8 per equity share (face value ₹2 each) for FY26
In the last three years, BSE has delivered a staggering 2,157 per cent return and MCX surging 844 per cent.
Silver can test support around $72 should bears take out the key level of $74.50. Upside may be capped at around $79 for a very short term