The Multi-Commodity Exchange faced disruptions to operations due to a technical issue on Tuesday, forcing it to commence trading over 4 hours late and shift operations to its disaster recovery site. The commodities bourse said that all its trading systems are now functioning normally and an investigation into the issue has been initiated on priority.
Shares of brokerage-related companies nosedived 18 per cent on Sunday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed raising securities transaction tax on commodity futures to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent in the Union Budget 2026-27.
Gold extended its record-breaking run to breach the Rs 1.5 lakh per 10-gram mark in futures trade on Tuesday, while silver surged to a lifetime high of Rs 3.27 lakh per kg as investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid mounting global tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery climbed Rs 6,861, or 4.7 per cent, to record Rs 1,52,500 per 10 grams after settling at Rs 1,45,639 per 10 grams in the previous session.
The Indian metal market is a promising sector to invest in as it provides a good balance between the prospects of growth and stability in dynamic economic conditions and a changing geopolitical environment. Metals such as gold, silver, copper, etc, have gained renewed significance in 2025, amidst growing inflation and India's push towards infrastructural growth and green energy initiatives.
The Indian metal market is a promising sector to invest in as it provides a good balance between the prospects of growth and stability in dynamic economic conditions and a changing geopolitical environment. Metals such as gold, silver, copper, etc, have gained renewed significance in 2025, amidst growing inflation and India's push towards infrastructural growth and green energy initiatives.
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The exchanges have observed significant price and volume movement in the scrips of MCX in the recent past.
Chary also says some government officials have played an important role in favouring organisations that MCX competes with.
NSE is the market leader, both in terms of cash and derivative volumes. However, with the entry of MCX-SX, which has sought permission from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to start equities trading, the market leader wants to ramp up its operations. NSE, which started operations 15 years ago, is understood to have offered to create a front-end software called NOW on BSE's BOLT terminals.
The New York Stock Exchange, which has five per cent stake each in NSE and MCX, is keen to increase its holding further as and when Indian regulator relax rules, NYSE CEO Duncan L Niederauer said on Thursday.As per the current regulations a foreign entity cannot purchase more than five per cent stake in the country's stock exchanges.
'NSE has thousands of employees. It is their institution. So it's a dear family.' 'One should not hurt the morale of these people.'
MCX-SX is currently present only in currency derivatives segment, with about 750 members.
Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) plans to raise Rs 120 crore from investors in an attempt to stay afloat. The beleaguered exchange's board has approved issuance of 1.19 billion equity shares of face value Rs 1 at a premium of Rs 1 through private placements, according to a disclosure on its website.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India, which had earlier rejected the MCX-SX's plea, was asked by a bench of justices Aftab Alam and C K Prasad to reconsider it within three months.
While NSE is exploring 8-10 new agri-commodities, BSE is eyeing as many as 15, most of which aren't traded on any other online derivative exchange in India.
While MCX-SX is still waiting for regulatory approval to host equity trading, BSE has been struggling to maintain its 30 per cent market share in the cash segment.
The National Stock Exchange is chalking out a strategy to launch a separate trading platform for small and medium companies.
Commodity investments can help you diversify your portfolio in asset classes other than equity and debt, says Dwaipayan Bose.
NSE's own handle @nseindia was content tweeting out the press release in seven tweets.
Stock exchanges have increased scrutiny of investors domiciled in Sikkim, following reports of illegal routing of investments through the Northeast state to evade taxes. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has directed its trading members (brokers) to re-verify and certify investors who have declared their permanent address as Sikkim. Further, brokers have been told to maintain a vigil on the location of devices used by Sikkim-based clients for trading to ensure these are genuine investors from the region.
Bourses ask for okay in the 'permitted to trade' category; brokers and legal experts speak in favour.
The objective is to ensure the exchange's preparedness in the event of a natural calamity, so that any disruptions should not affect market integrity and investor confidence.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India, on Wednesday, directed Jignesh Shah-led FTIL to sell shares in MCX-SX and other entities within 90 days on the ground that it was not 'fit and proper' to own stakes in any exchange.
The three stock exchanges -- NSE, MCX-SX and USE -- had cumulatively recorded a currency derivative turnover of Rs 7.42 lakh crore (Rs 7.42 trillion) in July, which was down 42 per cent from the preceding month, as per the latest data compiled by market watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Indian stock market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, on Tuesday paved the way for Indian investors to trade in large indices of 24 global exchanges, including that of the United States, Europe and Asia.
New bourse for currency derivatives the United Stock Exchange of India began operations on Monday and witnessed good volumes in the first hour of trade.
Trading volumes in the currency segment today fell nearly 50 per cent and 40 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the MCX-SX, respectively. This followed a levy of stamp duty by the Delhi government on proprietary trades, say market players. Brokers say the consequence of this will also be felt in equity and commodity segments, as Delhi-based jobbers and arbitrageurs will be hit.
The move will help in increasing transparency as well as providing correct picture of the actual shareholding of a listed company.
Derivatives exchange DGCX started trading futures for the S&P BSE Sensex
Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Capital markets regulator Sebi Chairman U K Sinha advocated the listing of bourses and greater competition among exchanges.
The NSE and BSE made Rs 965.5 crore (Rs 9.65 billion) and Rs 135.2 crore (Rs 1.35 billion), respectively, in profits for FY14.
The BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices outperformed to gain 0.6% and 1.1%, respectively
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FTIL group is in big trouble after over Rs 5,500 crore payment crisis surfaced at its subsidiary NSEL last year.
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Trading activities of 26 entities, including Gitanjali Gems promoter Mehul Choksi and firms linked to Prime Broking, were suspended on Thursday by market regulator Sebi and the bourses, as part of a probe into suspected market manipulations.
While the BSE's asking valuation is reasonable, compared to peers, there are some factors that long-term investors need to consider before investing.
Brokers have asked for a longer session on poll result day and an additional one on May 17
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board on Tuesday called for reforms in the underlying market and said regular issuance of government bonds across maturities can go a long way in achieving this by way of increasing liquidity.
Big bull's holdings cross Rs 7,200 crore (Rs 72 billion).
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