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A Click, Then Silence: Traders React as MCX Powers Down Without Warning


Updated: July 23, 2025 09:53

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1. Sudden Suspension Sparks Market Disruption
 
Trading on India’s Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was abruptly suspended on July 23 due to a technical glitch that occurred shortly after market opening.
  •  The outage affected all commodity contracts, including bullion, base metals, and energy derivatives
  • MCX issued a notice stating that trading was expected to resume by 9:45 AM
2. Operational Response and Vendor Coordination
  • Technology partner Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is working with MCX to resolve the issue
  • Brokers reported delays in file generation, margin uploads, and position updates
  • The glitch marks the first major disruption since MCX’s platform upgrade
3. Market Impact and Investor Sentiment
  • Traders expressed concern over system reliability amid rising volumes
  • MCX shares dipped over 3 percent on the NSE following the news
  • Analysts expect tighter oversight and contingency planning going forward
Sources: LiveMint, ET Now, Times of India, Reuters India, Investing.com India

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