MCX Share Price

derivative trading on Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited extends across bullion, industrial metals, energy products, and agricultural commodities. Alongside futures and options across major commodity categories, the exchange also runs the MCX iCOMDEX series, a set of real-time commodity price indices that reflect movement across key segments traded on its platform.

Revenue is generated mainly through transaction fees charged on trades executed through its electronic platform. Additional income comes from clearing and settlement services handled by Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited (MCXCCL), its wholly owned subsidiary, along with membership-related charges and other exchange-linked services.

By the end of December 2025, the exchange network had 568 registered members and 32,716 authorised persons spread across the country.

MCX Key Milestones

• 2002–2003: MCX was incorporated in 2002 and began operations on 10 November 2003.
  
• 2005–2008: Licensing arrangements with the London Metal Exchange and CME Group were followed by membership in the International Organisation of Securities Commissions.
  
• 2012: MCX became India’s first publicly listed exchange.
  
• 2017–2019: Gold options were introduced, MCXCCL gained clearing corporation recognition, and MCX iCOMDEX was launched.
  
• 2020–2021: Bullion, base metal and energy index futures were added, while MCX joined the international bullion exchange framework at GIFT City.
  
• 2023–2025: The trading platform was migrated, and new products included electricity, steel rebar, nickel futures, and MCX BULLDEX options.
  

MCX ESG And Sustainability

• The exchange runs on technology infrastructure designed for the continuous availability of critical trading systems.
  
• Its platform facilitates swift order routing, ensuring trades are executed instantly, while also providing market surveillance and real-time risk management capabilities.
  
• MCX's quality and environmental systems have received certification under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards.
  
• ISO 22301:2019 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications help organizations manage business continuity and information security.
  
• MCX's operational strategy hinges on innovation, research, and a commitment to ethical business practices.
  

MCX Awards And Recognitions

Over the years, MCX has garnered a number of accolades from both industry peers and the market. Some of the more recent ones include:

• Best Indian Bullion Exchange of the Year 2024–25 at the IGC Excellence Awards 2025.
• Recognition for Digital Transformation and Resilience at the Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2024.
  
• Best Financial Market Technology Implementation in 2024 by The Asian Banker and the International Council of Advisors.
  
• In 2024, MCX was placed at number 6 among the top global commodity derivatives exchanges by traded contract volumes, according to the Futures Industry Association.