The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX) has announced that it will introduce monthly options contracts on its bullion index, MCX BULLDEX, combining exposure to gold and silver futures. The contracts will become available for trading from 27 October 2025.

Key Highlights

• MCX launches options on BULLDEX index, offering diversified exposure to gold and silver futures.
• The new contracts enhance bullion trading efficiency, providing investors with cost-effective hedging and investment opportunities.

The BULLDEX index is composed of MCX gold and silver futures contracts, designed to provide a diversified and efficient route for market participants to hedge or gain exposure to bullion.

According to MCX, the introduction of options on this index “marks a pivotal development in India’s commodities ecosystem,” offering both investors and institutions a cost-effective tool to access the bullion segment.

Key specifications include: each lot will represent ₹ 30 times the index value, with the contract value at launch not less than ₹ 5 lakh. Contracts will be cash-settled and follow European style exercise.

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This move aligns with MCX’s strategy to deepen India’s commodity derivatives market through product innovation, and follows a period of heightened volatility in bullion trading driven by strong gold and silver activity.