MCX Trading Times Revised – Know About New Timings

In a significant update for commodity traders, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has announced a revision in its trading hours due to changes in the United States daylight saving time. This adjustment will come into effect from March 10, 2025.

MCX is a leading commodity derivatives exchange that facilitates online trading of commodities, including metals, energy products, and agricultural commodities. Since its inception in November 2003, the exchange has played a crucial role in the Indian commodities market.

Current MCX Trading Hours

At present, MCX operates with the following trading hours from Monday to Friday:

• Non-Agri Commodities: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM (extended up to 11:55 PM between November and March due to daylight savings)
• Agri Commodities: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Revised Trading Hours from March 10, 2025

MCX has officially updated its trading hours, which will take effect from March 10, 2025, in line with daylight saving changes in the United States. The modified trading hours and client code modification timings are as follows:

Non-Agri Commodities

• New Trading Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• Client Code Modification: Allowed until 11:45 PM

Select Agri Commodities (Cotton, Cotton Oil & Kapas)

• New Trading Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Client Code Modification: Allowed until 9:15 PM

All Other Agri Commodities

• New Trading Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Client Code Modification: Allowed until 5:15 PM

MCX Trading Holidays in 2025

Apart from the revised trading hours, MCX has also scheduled market closures on several occasions in 2025. A total of 15 trading holidays are listed for the year, including:

• January 1 – New Year
• February 26 – Mahashivratri
• March 14 – Holi
• March 31 – Id-ul-Fitr
• April 10 – Mahavir Jayanti
• April 14 – Dr. Baba Saheb 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

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