The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) on September 24, 2026, issued a circular regarding the commencement of Trading in the Crude Oil Mini January 2027 Options Contract with Crude Oil Mini (10 Barrels) Futures as the underlying.
The following has been stated: -
•MCX will commence trading in Crude Oil Mini Options (10 barrels) on January 15, 2027, with Crude Oil Mini Futures as the underlying, effective October 20, 2026.
•The options will be European Call and Put options, with the last trading day being two business days before expiry of the underlying futures contract.
•The maximum single order size will be 10,000 barrels (1,000 lots), with applicable margins and risk parameters governed by MCXCCL.
[Circular No.: MCX/TRD/541/2026]
