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MCX, the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd, is the country's first listed exchange. It has earned the tag of being a 'state-of-the-art' exchange that facilitates online trading of commodity derivatives transactions. This allows MCX to provide a platform for price discovery and risk management. MCX started operations way back in November 2003, under the relevant regulatory framework of market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The exchange provides a platform for trading in commodity derivative contracts in various segments including agricultural commodities, bullion, energy, and industrial metals. A note on MCX's official website states that it is India’s first exchange to offer commodity options contracts, bullion index futures and base metals index futures contracts. MCX focuses largely on providing commodity value chain participants with transparent, neutral and secure trade mechanisms, along with formulating quality parameters and trade regulations. It has a vast national reach of 597 registered members and as high as 49,999 authorised persons. The exchange had a presence in around 1,103 cities and towns across India as on December 31, 2021. According to MCX, it is the country’s leading commodity derivatives exchange with a market share of 92.9 percent in terms of the value of commodity futures contracts traded in the financial year 2021-22 (Apr-Dec). More

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  • MCX incident not ideal, further action will be on basis of final analysis: SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey

    Pandey explained that MIIs have an established standard operating procedure (SOP) as per SEBI regulation

  • SEBI likely to penalise MCX for four-hour trading halt: Report

    SEBI likely to penalise MCX for four-hour trading halt: Report

    SEBI is concerned about the delay in identifying the cause for the trading halt and could direct MCX to improve its system capacity, says report

  • Commodity exchange MCX says root cause behind October 28 tech glitch identified

    Commodity exchange MCX says root cause behind October 28 tech glitch identified

    The exchange has identified a predefined parameter limit related to reference data, including Unique Client Code (UCC) configurations, as the root cause of the October 28 incident. It assured that trading systems remained unaffected and corrective measures have been implemented to prevent recurrence.

  • MCX says Tuesday's tech glitch due to data processing at trading gateway

    MCX says Tuesday's tech glitch due to data processing at trading gateway

    The commodity exchange added that it is conducting review to identify enhancements to strengthen trading infra

  • Trading halts: Exchanges pay fines, traders pay the price

    Trading halts: Exchanges pay fines, traders pay the price

    Trading halts cost Indian exchanges crores in penalties, yet the traders who actually lost money remain empty-handed

  • Sebi seeks details of the four-hour long trading disruption from MCX

    Sebi seeks details of the four-hour long trading disruption from MCX

    MCX had informed market participants in the morning about a glicth but it took more than four hours to shift to DR site and normalise the operations. Sebi has now sought details of the glitch from exchange.

  • MCX says 'investigation initiated on priority' as tech issue halts trading for over four hours

    MCX says 'investigation initiated on priority' as tech issue halts trading for over four hours

    'We are committed to identifying the cause and implementing necessary corrective measures,' says MCX

  • MCX shares rise 2% as commodity exchange launches options contract on bullion index MCX BULLDEX

    MCX shares rise 2% as commodity exchange launches options contract on bullion index MCX BULLDEX

    MCX BULLDEX is a dynamic and robust representation of the precious metals segment, constituted of the highly popular and liquid MCX gold and silver futures contracts, the company said

  • MCX shares rise 2.5% to hit 6-week high after UBS forecasts strong September quarter earnings

    MCX shares rise 2.5% to hit 6-week high after UBS forecasts strong September quarter earnings

    UBS said MCX's Q2 results are likely to surpass market forecasts, aided by the rise of bullion prices

  • Will engage with government to allow banks, insurers, pension funds in non-agri commodities: Sebi’s Tuhin Kanta Pandey

    Will engage with government to allow banks, insurers, pension funds in non-agri commodities: Sebi’s Tuhin Kanta Pandey

    Sebi is of the view that enhanced institutional participation can bring in liquidity and make it more attractive as a tool for hedging, and regulations will developed to ensure 'prudent institutional access', said the chairman.

  • MCX shares rally 5 percent as Sebi chair Tuhin Kanta talks of steps to revive commodity derivatives

    MCX shares rally 5 percent as Sebi chair Tuhin Kanta talks of steps to revive commodity derivatives

    Speaking at an MCX event, Sebi chairman said there are plans to set up a working group on commodities to address the bottlenecks for the segment's volume growth.

  • MCX Gold poised for eighth straight quarterly gain, longest winning streak in 13 years

    MCX Gold poised for eighth straight quarterly gain, longest winning streak in 13 years

    Equity market jitters and geopolitical tensions drive investors toward safe-haven bullion.

  • Neutral MCX; target of Rs 8300: Motilal Oswal

    Neutral MCX; target of Rs 8300: Motilal Oswal

    Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on MCX with a target price of Rs 8300 in its research report dated August 04, 2025.

  • MCX shares jump 5% after commodity exchange's strong Q1 results, 1:5 stock split announcement

    MCX shares jump 5% after commodity exchange's strong Q1 results, 1:5 stock split announcement

    MCX share price: The sharp rise in the share price rippled down to the other capital market stocks as well, pushing the sectoral index higher nearly 2% in the morning. CDSL, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, CAMS and Anand Rathi Wealth Management shares gained up to 3%.

  • Central electricity regulator's nod to market coupling could lower power prices in spot market

    Central electricity regulator's nod to market coupling could lower power prices in spot market

    Implentation of market coupling would mean there will be only one price for electricity traded through the exchanges at any point of time.

  • Trading starts at MCX after outage due to glitch

    Trading starts at MCX after outage due to glitch

    In the meantime, orders can be placed in the NSE Commodity segment, says Zerodha

  • MCX to launch electricity futures contract from July 10, sees demand for risk management instruments

    MCX to launch electricity futures contract from July 10, sees demand for risk management instruments

    MCX said the launch is timely as the electricity sector has been seeing 'significant growth' along with the need to manage price stability, fluctuating demand, fuel costs, and other market developments.

  • UBS hikes target on MCX shares to Rs 10,000 apiece; stock gains 6%, hits fresh high

    UBS hikes target on MCX shares to Rs 10,000 apiece; stock gains 6%, hits fresh high

    MCX Share Price: UBS expects key commodities' average daily value to remain strong on the MCX amid volatility caused by geopolitical uncertainties.

  • MCX stock sees profit booking after healthy gains in 2 sessions; ICICI Securities sees up to 9% upside

    MCX stock sees profit booking after healthy gains in 2 sessions; ICICI Securities sees up to 9% upside

    'Our positive stance on MCX is based on strong uptick in volumes since the start of FY26, possible uptick in volumes arising from newer products,' says ICICI Securities

  • MCX shares rise 7% to hit all-time high as firm gets SEBI's nod to launch electricity derivatives

    MCX shares rise 7% to hit all-time high as firm gets SEBI's nod to launch electricity derivatives

    MCX share price: The stock has risen over 16% in the past five days, and has jumped over 39% in the past one month.

  • SEBI imposes Rs 25 lakh penalty on MCX for incomplete, delayed disclosures

    SEBI imposes Rs 25 lakh penalty on MCX for incomplete, delayed disclosures

    The monetary penalty has been imposed post an investigation in to the purchase orders given by MCX to 63 Moons.

  • BSE, MCX, other capital market shares soar up to 10% as risk-on sentiment returns following India-Pak truce

    BSE, MCX, other capital market shares soar up to 10% as risk-on sentiment returns following India-Pak truce

    BSE shares jump 5% to hit all-time high as market regulator SEBI is likely to relax some F&O norms.

  • Smallcap, midcap indices tumble up to 2% amid rising India-Pak tensions: MCX, RVNL, Suzlon Energy shares drop up to 5%

    Smallcap, midcap indices tumble up to 2% amid rising India-Pak tensions: MCX, RVNL, Suzlon Energy shares drop up to 5%

    "Heightened border tensions and weak global cues dragged down markets and the rupee. Investors are advised to stay cautious, avoid aggressive positions, and focus on fundamentally strong stocks with limited near-term exposure to geopolitical risks," said Shrikant Chouhan from Kotak Securities.

  • Neutral MCX; target of Rs 6100: Motilal Oswal

    Neutral MCX; target of Rs 6100: Motilal Oswal

    Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on MCX with a target price of Rs 6100 in its research report dated January 21, 2025.

  • MCX reports Q3 profit on higher revenue, cost cuts

    MCX reports Q3 profit on higher revenue, cost cuts

    The exchange's expenses declined to Rs 123.03 crore, from Rs 222.25 crore in the previous year.

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