Aditya_Gupta:
i am unable to sell silverm 303500ce error showing that exchange has discontinued fresh trade in the strike. If that is the case, then why this strike is showing in MCX Option Chain as well as available at kite.
Also, if trading is not permitted in this strike, then how there can be buyer at 100. (I have attached screenshot). If a buyer is allowed to place order, then a seller must also be allowed to sell. Really strange
MCX has stopped new trades in 250 strike Silver options.
Only 1000 strike interval contracts can be traded fresh now.
If a 250 strike still has open interest (someone already holding a position), it will:
That’s why you’re seeing bids.
Check this-
MCX has issued a circular regarding a modification in the strike price interval for Silver and Silver Mini Options contracts.
With effect from January 29, 2026, the strike price interval will be revised from ₹250 to ₹1000 for:
Contract
Current Interval
New Interval
Silver (30 Kg)
Rs. 250
Rs. 1,000
Silver Mini (5 Kg)
Rs. 250
Rs. 1,000
This change will apply to both current and upcoming contracts.
Any existing ₹250-interval strikes will stay active.
By moving to a ₹1000 interval, …
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