Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) surged 3.79% to ₹9,276 in early trade on Monday, October 14, following reports that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is unlikely to make any immediate changes to the weekly options expiry structure.
According to CNBC-TV18, SEBI will continue to monitor derivatives data between July and September 2025 before deciding on whether to introduce any reforms. The regulator will reportedly act only if data shows “heightened or unusual trading activity.”
The update comes after weeks of speculation that SEBI might alter the expiry schedule to curb excessive retail participation in the Futures and Options (F&O) segment. Sources told the channel that the regulator may instead explore alternative measures—such as removing disincentives on long-term derivatives—to manage risks and improve market balance.
Last week, CNBC-TV18 reported that SEBI had received several representations from market participants regarding the weekly options expiry framework. On August 21, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey had also indicated the regulator’s intent to review the tenure of equity derivatives, suggesting that a consultation paper would be issued soon to discuss potential changes.
At the time of reporting, MCX shares were trading ₹338.50 higher at ₹9,276, compared to the previous close of ₹8,937.50.
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