MCX Receives ESG Rating of 70 from NSE Sustainability for FY 2025

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited has received an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating of 70 for FY 2025 from NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Limited. The rating assignment was communicated to mcx through an email dated April 02, 2026.

ESG Rating Details

The ESG rating assessment covers the company's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters for the financial year 2025. NSE Sustainability conducted this evaluation independently without any formal engagement from MCX.

Parameter	Details
ESG Rating	70
Rating Period	FY 2025
Rating Agency	NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Limited
Assignment Date	April 02, 2026

Independent Assessment Clarification

MCX has clarified that the company did not engage NSE Sustainability for this rating or report. The ESG assessment was prepared independently by NSE Sustainability based on information available in the public domain. This approach allows rating agencies to evaluate companies' ESG performance using publicly accessible data and disclosures.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. MCX has also made this information available on its official website to ensure transparency and accessibility for stakeholders.

The rating report and additional details are available on NSE Sustainability's dedicated platform at nse-esgrating.com, providing investors and stakeholders with comprehensive ESG performance insights.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.21%	+7.47%	+11.76%	+53.05%	+153.74%	+855.31%

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited 's clearing corporation has transferred ₹50 lakh to the Core Settlement Guarantee Fund as a financial penalty following a technical issue that occurred on January 28, 2026. The exchange has made this disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI regulations, with the actual transfer completed on March 27, 2026, confirming that operations continue to function normally without any disruption to trading activities.

Regulatory Disclosure and Compliance

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited has formally disclosed the penalty payment through its wholly owned subsidiary Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited (MCXCCL) in compliance with SEBI circular dated July 05, 2021. The company issued the disclosure on March 30, 2026, to BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, with reference letter no. MCX/SEC/2667.

Parameter:	Details
Penalty Amount:	₹50 lakh
Date of Technical Issue:	January 28, 2026
Transfer Date:	March 27, 2026
Disclosure Date:	March 30, 2026
Reference Letter:	MCX/SEC/2667
Recipient Fund:	Core Settlement Guarantee Fund
Regulatory Authority:	Securities and Exchange Board of India

Technical Issue and Financial Disincentive

The financial penalty stems from a technical glitch experienced by MCXCCL on January 28, 2026. As per SEBI circular requirements, the clearing corporation has transferred the penalty amount as a "Financial Disincentive" to its Core Settlement Guarantee Fund. The company has confirmed that this action was taken in accordance with regulatory guidelines for technical disruptions, following SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/MRD1/DTCS/CIR/P/2021/590 dated July 05, 2021.

Impact Assessment

According to the regulatory filing, there is no impact on operations or other activities of MCX and MCXCCL arising from the financial disincentive. The exchange has emphasized that its trading operations remain unaffected, with the financial impact limited to the penalty amount of ₹50 lakh transferred to the guarantee fund. The disclosure information has also been hosted on the company's website at www.mcxindia.com for transparency.

Impact Category:	Assessment
Operational Impact:	No impact on operations
Trading Activities:	Continue normally
Financial Impact:	Limited to ₹50 lakh penalty
Market Participants:	No disruption
Website Disclosure:	Available at www.mcxindia.com

The transfer represents Multi Commodity Exchange's commitment to maintaining regulatory compliance and addressing technical issues through appropriate financial measures while ensuring operational stability for market participants.