MCX Revises Trading Hours Amid US Daylight Saving Time Adjustments

In a significant update for traders, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has modified its trading hours in response to changes in US daylight saving time. MCX, a leading commodity derivatives exchange, enables online trading of various commodity derivative contracts. The exchange commenced its operations in November 2003.

At present, MCX conducts regular trading sessions from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 11:30 PM (with an extension until 11:55 PM during daylight saving time, typically from November to March of the following year). Trading for agri-commodities is available until 5:00 PM.

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Revised MCX Trading Timings

With the shift in US daylight saving time, MCX has revised its trading hours, effective March 10, 2025. The updated trading schedule and client code modification timings are as follows:

Non-Agri Commodities: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM (Client code modification allowed until 11:45 PM)
Select Agri Commodities (Cotton, Cotton Oil & Kapas): 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Modification permitted until 9:15 PM)
All Other Agri Commodities: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Modification allowed until 5:15 PM)

MCX Trading Holidays 2025

This year, the MCX will remain closed for trading on 15 occasions due to public holidays. The list of MCX holidays includes:

January 1 – New Year
February 26 – Mahashivratri
March 14 – Holi
March 31 – Id-ul-Fitr
April 10 – Mahavir Jayanti
April 14 – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18 – Good Friday
May 1 – Maharashtra Day
August 15 – Independence Day
August 27 – Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti
October 21 & 22 – Diwali
November 5 – Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 25 – Christmas

MCX Q3 FY 2025 Financial Performance

For the quarter ending December 31, 2024, MCX reported a total income of ₹324 crore, reflecting an increase from ₹311 crore in the previous quarter (September 30, 2024). Operating income also saw a rise, reaching ₹301 crore from ₹286 crore in the prior quarter.

EBITDA for Q3 grew to ₹216 crore, compared to ₹205 crore in the preceding quarter, with an EBITDA margin of 67%. Additionally, the PAT margin stood at 49% for the quarter.