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Stock split share: Shares of the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) will be in focus as the stock is set for a corporate action in the form
of a stock split. A stock split occurs when a company increases the number of its outstanding shares by dividing existing shares, which lowers the price per share while keeping the total investment value unchanged. The stock of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is part of the BSE 500 index and has a market capitalisation of Rs 56,399.10 crore.
MCX Stock Split
The company, in an exchange filing, announced a stock split in a 1:5 ratio. This means that each equity share with a face value of Rs 10 will be split into five equity shares with a face value of Rs 2 each.“This is further to our intimation dated September 13, 2025, informing shareholders’ approval for the sub-division of every 1 (One) equity share of face value of Rs 10 each (Rupees Ten only), fully paid-up, into 5 (Five) equity shares of face value of Rs 2 each (Rupees Two only), fully paid-up, of the Company,” the company said in an exchange filing dated December 17.
With a 1:5 stock split, an investor holding 100 shares will now hold 500 shares, while the total investment value remains the same.
MCX Record Date
For the corporate action of the stock split, the company has announced January 02 as the record date.“We wish to inform you that pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company has fixed Friday, January 02, 2026, as the ‘Record Date’ for the purpose of determining the shareholders eligible for the aforesaid sub-division of existing equity shares,” the company said in the same exchange filing.
The record date is the cut-off date used by a company to identify shareholders eligible for dividends, bonuses, or stock splits.
MCX Share Price and Performance
The shares of MCX settled over 2 per cent higher, gaining Rs 231.30, to close at Rs 11,059 on Friday on the BSE.MCX has shown remarkable performance across various time horizons. Over the past week, the stock gained Rs 753.40, rising 7.31 per cent, and over two weeks, it rose by Rs 893.30, up 8.79 per cent. In one month, the stock climbed Rs 784.40, a gain of 7.63 per cent.
Over three months, the stock surged by Rs 3,136.85, registering a gain of 39.60 per cent, while in six months it added Rs 2,223.75, up 25.17 per cent. Year-to-date gains stand at Rs 4,773.80, or 75.95 per cent, with long-term returns exceeding Rs 10,000, translating to a gain of 1,182.20 per cent.
(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money-related decisions.)
