MCX Stock Split: Shares to Divide 1:5, Record Date January 2; Boosts Retail Access

• Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) announced its first-ever stock split in a 1:5 ratio, dividing each share into five smaller pieces.
• The record date for determining eligible shareholders for the stock split has been set as January 2, 2026.
• Post-split, the number of shares held by investors will increase, but the total investment value and market capitalization will remain unchanged.
• The split aims to increase share liquidity and make them more affordable for small and retail investors, without affecting company fundamentals.
• MCX shares have shown strong performance, with a 500% return in the last 5 years, and experts advise investors to consider business fundamentals beyond the split.

Why It Matters: MCX's 1:5 stock split on January 2, 2026, aims to boost liquidity and retail investor participation.