MCX Advances Copper, Zinc Options Expiry to March 23 Due to Trading Holiday

• MCX revised March 2026 copper and zinc options expiry to March 23, 2026, from March 24.
• The change is due to the underlying futures expiry shifting from March 31 to March 30 for a trading holiday.
• Revised sensitivity reports for affected options will be released from March 17 to March 20, 2026.
• Option devolvement intimation is from March 19-23; trading in devolved futures begins March 24, 2026.
• MCX shares ended over 3% higher at ₹3,553.50 on the NSE today, March 5.