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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.
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The outage affected all commodity contracts, including bullion, base metals, and energy derivatives
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MCX issued a notice stating that trading was expected to resume by 9:45 AM
2. Operational Response and Vendor Coordination
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Technology partner Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is working with MCX to resolve the issue
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Brokers reported delays in file generation, margin uploads, and position updates
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The glitch marks the first major disruption since MCX’s platform upgrade
3. Market Impact and Investor Sentiment
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Traders expressed concern over system reliability amid rising volumes
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MCX shares dipped over 3 percent on the NSE following the news
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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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