MCX expiry date change: According to the new circular of MCX, now the expiry of some contracts will be one day earlier than the earlier scheduled date.…
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- An important update has come for investors and traders trading in the commodity market.
- Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX) has changed the expiry dates of several futures and options contracts expiring in March 2026.
- This change has been made keeping in mind the situation of trading holiday and physical market closure.
This change has been made keeping in mind the trading holiday and physical market closure, so that there is no problem in the settlement process. The exchange has appealed to brokers and traders to manage their positions in time as per the new expiry dates, so that any kind of loss can be avoided.
MCX Expiry: Big change
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According to the new circular of MCX, now the expiry of some contracts will be one day before the earlier scheduled date. According to MCX, the old expiry date may appear on the Market Watch screen for some time. However, actual trading will be valid only till the new expiry date. The exchange will soon update the system files, so that no technical problems arise.
The exchange said that this change has been made due to trading holiday and closure of physical market. Also, brokers and traders have been advised to manage their positions as per the new expiry date.
What changes have been made?
MCX has modified the expiry dates of several commodity contracts expiring in March 2026. Now the expiry of these contracts will be a day earlier instead of the previously fixed day. The exchange has taken this decision keeping in mind the trading calendar and market conditions.
Which contracts have been most affected?
The biggest impact of this change has been on copper and zinc options contracts. Earlier their expiry was fixed on 24 March 2026, which has now been changed to 23 March 2026.
Similarly, the expiry of March 2026 futures contracts of copper and zinc has also been changed. Earlier their expiry was 31 March 2026, which has now been reduced to 30 March 2026.
Has the change happened only in copper and zinc?
No, this change is not limited to just copper and zinc. MCX has also revised the expiry dates of several other commodity contracts.
These include contracts like cardamom, mentha oil, aluminium, cotton, gold guinea, gold petal, gold ten, lead, steel rebar and zinc mini. The expiry of all these will also be a day earlier than before.
Why was the expiry date changed?
According to the exchange, there was a possibility of problems in the settlement process due to trading holidays and closure of physical markets. For this reason, it was decided to advance the expiry date by a day so that trading and settlement can happen smoothly.
What effect will this have on traders and investors?
Traders who are holding positions in these contracts will have to close or rollover the positions before the new expiry date.
If an investor trades on the basis of old expiry date, he may also suffer loss. Therefore the exchange has released this information in advance so that traders can change their strategy in time.
What instructions have been given to brokers and investors?
MCX has asked all brokers and members to communicate this change to their clients. With this, traders will be able to adjust their positions in time and avoid any problems related to expiry.
What does MCX do?
Multi Commodity Exchange of India, headquartered in Mumbai, is India’s leading national-level electronic commodity derivatives exchange. It started in 2003. It is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India and facilitates trading in futures and options in commodities such as metals, energy and bullion.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice in any way. ET NOW Swadesh recommends its readers and viewers to consult their financial advisors before taking any money-related decisions.
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