Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited has fixed August 28 as the record date for a final dividend of Rs 8 per share, with eligibility based on holdings in demat accounts on the record date.

Helios Flexi Cap Fund reduced its holding in Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited in July, selling 2.26 lakh shares to hold 2.95 lakh shares, according to the fund's monthly portfolio disclosure.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India shares rose 8% in three sessions to Rs 3,211, tracking gains in gold and silver futures, as UBS upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral and raised its target to Rs 3,800 from Rs 3,600 and HDFC Securities reaffirmed its Buy rating citing regulatory easing, potential FPI participation and new bullion and metals index options.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited was identified by Capitaline data compiled by BS Research Bureau as one of 26 Nifty 500 stocks delivering over 50% year-on-year growth in both profit after tax and revenue in Q1 FY27, highlighting SMID outperformance versus large-caps.