MCX trading delay explained: What we know about the technical issue
Published on 28/10/2025 10:33 AM
MCX trading delay explained: What we know about the technical issueTrading on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India remains delayed due to a technical issue. Here’s what MCX’s latest update says and what operating from a DR site means.By Anshul October 28, 2025, 10:33:27 AM IST (Updated)2 Min ReadTrading on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) remained delayed on Tuesday, October 28, due to a technical issue that prompted the exchange to repeatedly push back its market opening before removing the start time altogether.
In its latest update, MCX said, “The commencement of trading is delayed due to a technical issue. Trading will start from DR site. The time of commencement of trading will be informed to market participants.”
The reference to “DR site” indicates that the exchange plans to operate from its Disaster Recovery (DR) site, a backup system designed to restore trading functions in case of disruptions at the primary data centre.
Such sites are a standard part of market infrastructure to ensure business continuity.
MCX had earlier postponed the market opening multiple times — from its usual 9 am to 9:30 am, then 10 am, and later 10:30 am — before removing the specified time altogether. While the exchange has not disclosed the nature of the glitch, it has assured that updates will be shared with market participants.
The Multi Commodity Exchange, headquartered in Mumbai, is India’s largest commodity derivatives platform. It enables futures and options trading in gold, silver, crude oil, and base metals, operating under the supervision of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).Continue ReadingFirst Published: Oct 28, 2025 10:13 AM ISTCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsgoldGold MCXMCXMCX Indiasilver