MCX – Revision in Trading Hours from March 09, 2026

Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will revise trading hours effective Monday, March 09, 2026, due to the change in US daylight saving timings. Please take note of the updated market schedule below.

Revised Trading Timings

Non-Agri Commodities

Trade Start: 09:00 AM
Trade End: 11:30 PM

Select Agri Commodities (Cotton, Cotton Oil & Kapas)

Trade Start: 09:00 AM
Trade End: 09:00 PM

All Other Agri Commodities

Trade Start: 09:00 AM
Trade End: 05:00 PM

Important Note

All MCX intraday positions will be squared off 10 minutes before the market close. You are advised to plan your trades accordingly.

Featured Bulletins

22 Dec 2025, 04:30 am

Rights Entitlements (RE) Listing – December

27 Nov 2025, 04:30 am

Surveillance Measures on Stocks – November 2025

27 Nov 2025, 04:30 am

Takeovers and Delisting – November 2025

11 Nov 2025, 04:30 am

SMC Global Securities Ltd Announces Bonus Issue of Equity Shares

07 Nov 2025, 04:30 am

Amalgamation of Allcargo Gati Limited

04 Nov 2025, 05:30 am

HDFC AMC announces 1:1 bonus to shareholders

Latest Updates

26 Feb 2026

Alert

Update on Physical Settlement in Stock F&O Contracts

From the upcoming expiry, full contract value funding is mandatory for positions resulting in physical settlement. If funds are not available, positions will be squared off before expiry, and any losses or charges will be borne by the client.

25 Feb 2026

Update

IRFC OFS Opens for Retail on Feb 26 at ₹104 Floor Price

The government has set a floor price of ₹104 per share for the IRFC offer for sale (OFS), with retail bidding opening on February 26, 2026, following non-retail participation on February 25. The Centre plans to divest up to a 4% stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation, potentially raising around ₹5,430 crore at the indicated price. Meanwhile, IRFC shares slipped to a two-year low of ₹104.52 on the NSE.