MCX glitch freezes trades for hours
Trading on the Multi-Commodity Exchange halted for more than four hours on Tuesday after a system issue triggered by predefined parameter limits tied to reference data such as the unique client code. The exchange confirmed the disruption stemmed from thresholds being exceeded, not from problems in its core trading systems.
MCX shifted operations to its Disaster Recovery site and restored trading by 1.25 p.m., following a delay that began at 9.30 a.m. This marked the longest trading stoppage in the platform’s history and the second major outage in 2025, sparking questions about infrastructure reliability.
The exchange stated it has adjusted the constraints to avoid repeats and emphasized its systems remain capable of handling market volume and growth. It pledged continued investment in advanced technology to boost performance, reliability, and scalability. MCX also thanked members and stakeholders for their support and cooperation during the incident.
