The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX), on June 29, 2026, issued a circular announcing the commencement of trading in the MCX iCOMDEX Base Metal Index (MCX METLDEX®) October 2026 Futures Contract. The contract has been introduced in accordance with the Rules, Bye-Laws and Business Rules of the Exchange.
The October 2026 Futures Contract will be launched for trading on July 15, 2026, and will expire on October 23, 2026. The contract will provide market participants with an additional index-based futures product for trading and hedging exposure to the base metals segment.
The Exchange has clarified that the contract specifications and trading parameters prescribed in the Annexure to the circular shall be binding on all Exchange members and their constituents trading in the contract.
[Circular No. MCX/TRD/369/2026]
