Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited has received an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) rating of 78.8 for FY 2025 from SES ESG Research Private Limited. The rating was communicated to mcx via email on January 21, 2026, and subsequently disclosed to the stock exchanges on January 22, 2026.

ESG Rating Details

The rating reflects MCX's performance across key sustainability parameters as assessed by the independent rating agency. The following table summarizes the key details of the ESG rating:

Independent Assessment Clarification

MCX has clarified that it did not engage SES ESG Research Private Limited for this rating or report. The ESG assessment was conducted independently by the rating agency based on information available in the public domain. This clarification ensures transparency regarding the unsolicited nature of the rating assignment.

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 corporate website to ensure broader stakeholder access to the ESG rating information.

The communication was signed by Manisha Thakur, Company Secretary of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited, and submitted to BSE Limited under scrip code 534091.

The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has announced modified trading hours for January 15, 2025, restricting operations to evening sessions only due to Municipal Corporation elections being held in Maharashtra. The commodities derivative exchange platform issued a circular on January 12 detailing these temporary changes to its regular trading schedule.

Trading Schedule Modifications

The exchange will remain closed for its morning trading session, which typically operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Instead, trading activities will be limited to the evening session, running from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM. This restriction affects all major commodity contracts, including popular bullion options like gold and silver.

Agricultural Commodity Restrictions

Select agricultural commodities will face additional limitations, with trading permitted only until 9:00 PM instead of the full evening session duration. This further narrows the trading window for agricultural products compared to other commodity categories.

Regular MCX Operations

Under normal circumstances, MCX operates dual trading sessions Monday through Friday. The morning session runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, while the evening session extends from 5:00 PM to either 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM IST during U.S. daylight saving periods. The evening session is specifically designed to overlap with global commodity markets and facilitates trading in non-agricultural commodities including metals and energy products such as gold, silver, and crude oil.

Broader Market Impact

The MCX schedule adjustment coincides with a complete closure of Indian stock markets on January 15. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have confirmed trading holidays across all segments, including equity, equity derivatives, commodity derivatives, and electronic gold receipts. The BSE has also announced that equity derivatives contracts originally scheduled to expire on January 15, 2025, will now expire a day earlier on January 14, 2025, with changes reflected in end-of-day contract master files.