The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX) on April 01, 2026, issued a circular regarding Mock Trading.
The following has been stated: -
•The Exchange will conduct a mock trading session on April 04, 2026, to test system performance, with trading from 12:00 pm–01:00 pm.
•An abrupt disconnection from the primary site will occur between 12:55 pm and 01:00 pm, followed by resumption from the DR site from 02:30 pm–04:00 pm.
•A new Partition (6) will be introduced for testing, with select agri commodities migrated temporarily.
•Members must update systems, test applications (including algo trading), and provide required details by April 02, 2026.
•Mock trades will not create any financial obligations, and members must restore systems to production state after testing.
[Circular No: MCX/TECH/169/2026]
