The Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited (MCXCCL) on October 29, 2026, issued a circular regarding Benefit of Early Pay-in in Commodity Derivatives.
The following has been stated: -
•The Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited (MCXCCL) has enhanced the Early Pay-In (EPI) benefit facility to cover derivatives contracts, including options, pursuant to SEBI Circular No. HO/47/16/13(4)2026-MRD-POD1/I/14266/2026 dated June 19, 2026.
•Clearing Members can avail the benefit for sellers of call options and buyers of put options by uploading a Margin Allocation File through SFTP.
•Upon devolvement of an options contract, the EPI exemption will extend to the underlying futures contract. The existing process for availing EPI benefits against open positions in futures contracts remains unchanged.
•The circular will come into effect on November 02, 2026.
[Circular No. MCXCCL/C&S/236/2026]
