India's One of the Oldest AMCs Buys 14,65,941 Shares of MCX Through a Bulk Deal; Check Details
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UTI Mutual Fund acquired nearly 14.66 lakh shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India through a bulk deal, reflecting continued institutional interest despite the stock witnessing profit booking.
✨ Key Takeaways
On Tuesday, Indian benchmark indices ended lower, with the Nifty 50 declining 80.50 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 23,865.75. Amid the broader market weakness, Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) share price fell 2.65 per cent to Rs 2,837.20, even as the company witnessed a significant institutional purchase through a bulk deal.
UTI Mutual Fund Acquires 14.66 Lakh Shares
According to the latest bulk deal data, UTI Mutual Fund purchased 14,65,941 equity shares of MCX on June 29, 2026, through the NSE at an average price of Rs 2,899.23 per share. The transaction highlights continued confidence from institutional investors in India's leading commodity exchange despite the recent correction in the stock price.
MCX Share Price Performance
Despite Tuesday's decline, MCX has delivered strong returns across multiple timeframes. The stock has generated 27.56 per cent returns over the last six months and 58.82 per cent over the past one year. Over the last month, the stock has seen a marginal decline of 1.71 per cent, reflecting some profit booking after its strong rally.
About UTI Mutual Fund
UTI Mutual Fund is one of India's oldest and largest asset management companies, offering a wide range of equity, debt, hybrid and passive investment schemes to retail and institutional investors. Managed by UTI Asset Management Company Limited, the fund house oversees assets across multiple investment categories and is known for its disciplined investment approach, diversified product portfolio and long-term wealth creation strategy.
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About MCX
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) is India's largest commodity derivatives exchange, providing an electronic platform for trading in a wide range of commodity futures and options. The exchange facilitates trading across precious metals, base metals, energy products and agricultural commodities, playing a vital role in price discovery and risk management for market participants.
MCX operates under the regulatory framework of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and serves a broad ecosystem comprising institutional investors, brokers, hedgers, corporates and retail traders. The exchange continues to benefit from increasing participation in India's commodity derivatives market, supported by product innovation, technology upgrades and growing awareness of risk management tools.
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Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.