MCX Announces 1:5 Stock Split; Record Date Jan 2, 2026

• Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) has announced a 1:5 stock split, converting one share of ₹10 face value into five shares of ₹2 face value.
• The record date for determining eligible shareholders for the stock split has been set for Friday, January 2, 2026.
• The split aims to increase liquidity and make MCX shares more accessible to a wider range of investors, especially small investors, by reducing the per-share price.
• While the number of shares held by an investor will increase fivefold, the total value of their investment in MCX will remain unchanged.
• Investors must purchase shares before the record date to be eligible for the split, as shares bought after this date will not qualify.

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