MCX Bhavcopy — Daily Settlement Data
Your reference for finding, downloading, and using MCX end-of-day settlement files.
What is MCX Bhavcopy?
“Bhavcopy” (Hindi: भाव copy, “price copy”) is the official end-of-day settlement file published by MCX after market close (~23:30 IST). It contains the final settlement price, open interest, volume, and high/low for every commodity futures and options contract traded that session. It is the authoritative record of each day's trading activity.
How to Download Today's MCX Bhavcopy
- Go to mcxindia.com → Market Data → Bhavcopy
- Select the date (today or any past trading date)
- Download the CSV or PDF file — no login required
What's in the Bhavcopy?
| Column | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SYMBOL | Commodity name (GOLD, CRUDEOIL, SILVER, …) |
| EXPIRY | Contract expiry date (DDMMMYYYY) |
| STRIKE | Strike price — for options only |
| OPTIONTYPE | CE (Call) or PE (Put) — for options |
| CLOSE | Settlement price for the day |
| OPEN_INT | Total open interest (lots outstanding) |
| VOLUME | Total volume traded (lots) |
| HIGH / LOW | Intraday price range |
How Traders Use Bhavcopy
- OI buildup tracking: rising OI + rising price = strong trend; rising OI + falling price = short-build.
- IV Rank calculation: bhavcopy settlement IV gives a clean historical ATM-IV series for comparing current options pricing vs the past.
- Max Pain: aggregate settlement prices reveal which strike maximises writer profits at expiry.
- Rollover tracking: expiry-by-expiry OI shift from near to far month shows rollover activity.
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