Monopoly Stock Falls 4% After NSE Enters Gold Futures Market

Synopsis:- Shares fell around 4% after NSE launched 10-gram gold futures with 10% margin, increasing competition. Despite strong operating performance and margins rising to 74%, concerns over market share pressure remain as NSE plans expansion into crude, gas, and other commodity segments.

The shares of the prominent Commodity Exchange of India plummeted 4 percent in today’s trading session after the National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced that it has launched Gold 10-gram futures contracts.

With a market capitalization of Rs 66,529.92 crore, the shares of Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd were trading at Rs 2,609.10 per share, decreasing around 2.33 percent as compared to the previous closing price of Rs 2,671.35 apiece.

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Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd came under pressure after the National Stock Exchange of India launched gold 10-gram futures contracts. This move increases competition in the commodities segment, especially with lower margin requirements of around 10% and added convenience like home delivery of gold coins, potentially attracting more retail and active traders.

Moreover, NSE’s plans to introduce electronic gold receipts, Brent crude, and natural gas contracts could further intensify competition in MCX’s core segments. With MCX deriving significant volumes from crude and gas trading, NSE’s expanding product suite, along with features like margin fungibility and extended trading hours, may gradually impact MCX’s market share.

MCX reported strong financial performance, with revenue surging 121% from  Rs 301 crore to  Rs 666 crore. Net profit also rose sharply by 151% from  Rs 160 crore to  Rs 401 crore. This reflects robust business momentum, improved operating leverage, and strong demand, indicating a healthy growth trajectory and enhanced profitability.

Over the past year, Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd has delivered strong operational improvement. Operating profit surged from ₹193 crore in Dec 2024 to ₹494 crore in Dec 2025, reflecting robust business momentum. OPM also expanded significantly from 64% to 74%, indicating improved efficiency, strong operating leverage, and higher profitability.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) is India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange, facilitating trading in metals, energy, and agricultural products. It plays a key role in price discovery and risk management for market participants, supported by strong technology infrastructure and growing participation from institutional and retail investors.

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