MCX: COMMODITY F&O TRADERS SURGE 61% IN FY26; EQUITY F&O TRADERS DECLINE 20% ; ZERODHA CEO

• MCX Traders: Increased 60.8% YoY to 20.9 lakh in FY26 from 13 lakh in FY25 • Equity F&O Traders: Declined 19.8% YoY to 85 lakh from 106 lakh • MCX Participation Ratio: Rose to 24.6% of equity F&O trader count in FY26 from 12.3% in FY25 • Five-Year Growth: MCX traded clients increased from 4.7 lakh in FY22 to 20.9 lakh in FY26 • Q1 FY27: MCX recorded 13.7 lakh traded clients versus 50 lakh equity F&O traders during April–June 2026 • Participation Ratio: MCX traders reached 27.3% of equity F&O trader count in Q1 FY27 • Options Growth: Zerodha CEO highlighted the expansion of commodity options trading on MCX • Market Volatility: Increased volatility in crude oil, natural gas, gold and silver may be attracting more participants • Extended Trading Hours: MCX offers trading opportunities beyond regular equity market hours, with trading continuing until late evening • Broker Activity: Zerodha CEO questioned whether increased promotion of commodity options by brokers is contributing to higher participation • Growth Outlook: Rising commodity derivatives participation could support MCX trading volumes, although continued growth will depend on market activity and volatility

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