Source: BS
Context:
The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) faced a four-hour trading disruption on October 28, 2025, prompting the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to seek details. This marks the second opening delay in four months at the largest commodities exchange in India.
About Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX)
- MCX is India’s largest commodity derivatives exchange, where trading of various commodity futures contracts takes place. It provides a platform for hedging, price discovery, and risk management for commodities like metals, energy, and agricultural products.
- Established:
- Year: 2003
- Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Ownership & Regulation:
- Regulated by: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
- Operates as a demutualized exchange, meaning ownership and management are separate from trading membership.
- Products Traded:
- Metals: Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminum, Lead, Zinc
- Energy: Crude Oil, Natural Gas
- Agriculture: Cotton, Cardamom, Mentha Oil, and others
- Key Functions:
- Price Discovery: Provides transparent market-driven prices for commodities.
- Hedging: Helps producers, consumers, and investors manage price risk.
- Investment Opportunity: Allows retail and institutional investors to participate in commodity markets.
- Market Infrastructure: Provides electronic trading, clearing, and settlement mechanisms.
