Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has fixed August 28, 2026 as the record date for its ₹8 final dividend for FY26, subject to shareholder approval. According to reports from ET Now, the company announced this final dividend alongside its Q4 FY26 results in May, with shareholders now able to determine their eligibility based on this record date. The proposal is subject to approval at the upcoming 24th Annual General Meeting of the company.
To be eligible for this dividend, investors must purchase shares no later than Thursday, August 27, 2026. As reported by ET Now, because India operates on a T+1 settlement cycle, buying the stock on August 27 ensures the trade settles and your name enters the company's ledger on Friday, August 28, which is the combined ex-dividend and record date. The dividend payment will be made on or before Thursday, October 15, 2026. This follows the standard dividend distribution timeline where registered shareholders who own shares on or before the record date are eligible for the payout.
According to ET Now reports, MCX has maintained a consistent dividend policy over recent years. In 2025, the company paid a final dividend of ₹30 per share with the ex-dividend and record date on August 8, 2025. The previous year saw a ₹7.64 per share final dividend in 2024, with the ex-dividend and record date on September 19, 2024. Historical data shows MCX paid ₹19.09 per share in 2023, ₹17.40 per share in 2022, and ₹27.60 per share in 2021.
As reported by ET Now, MCX shares closed at ₹3,185 on Friday, up 1.89% from the previous closing on NSE. The stock has demonstrated strong performance across multiple timeframes, with year-to-date gains of approximately 45% in 2026. The stock has surged 101% over the past year, 927% over three years, and 955% over five years, according to BSE analytics data.
