The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) on October 15, 2026, notified its members of a mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, in accordance with the Exchange’s Rules, Bye-Laws and Regulations. The session is intended to enable members to test their trading systems, including connectivity and disaster recovery (DR) arrangements.
The mock trading session will run from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, preceded by a special session from 2:55 PM to 2:59 PM. The Exchange will abruptly disconnect trading from the primary site at any time between 5:55 PM and 6:00 PM, disabling member login until migration to the DR site. Mock trading will resume from the DR site between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Members using the CTCL facility must participate using the MCX Enhanced Trading Interface (ETI) API version 1.4.2 dated August 14, 2024. Internet-connected members may use their existing live SSL VPN IDs through https://trade.mcxindia.com. Members should back up relevant mock trading data and ensure their systems are restored to production state after the session.
Members are encouraged to test their applications from their DR sites and ensure adequate mechanisms are in place to maintain system integrity. Trades executed during the mock session will not attract pay-in or pay-out obligations. Connectivity and default password details are provided in the circular’s annexures.
[MCX Circular No. MCX/TECH/583/2026]
