The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX), on January 07, 2026, has issued a circular notifying the levy of Event based Additional Surveillance Margin (E-ASM) in terms of the Rules, Bye-laws and Business Rules of the Exchange, in continuation of its earlier circulars on surveillance measures.
As per the circular, an E-ASM of 2.50% on both long and short positions shall be applicable in Cardamom and Mentha Oil contracts for a period of 15 trading days, provided the top two contracts based on open interest meet the prescribed price movement criteria as laid down in MCX Circular dated September 18, 2020.
The Exchange has further clarified that all other applicable margins shall continue to be levied in addition to E-ASM, and members are advised to take note of the same for risk management and compliance purposes.
[Circular No. MCX/S&I/009/2026]
