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Revision in Trading Timings for MCX From 2nd November 2026

Regulatory & Compliance1st October, 2026

As per the circular dated 29th September 2026, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has notified a change in commodity trading hours on account of the change in US daylight saving timings. The following timings will be in effect from 2nd November 2026 to 12th March 2027 (both days inclusive).


Particulars

Pre-Market Session

Trade Start Time

Trade End Time

Intraday Square-Off Time

Non-Agri Commodities

8:45 AM–8:59 AM

9:00 AM

11:55 PM

11:45 PM

Select Agri Commodities (Cotton, Cotton Seed Wash Oil & Kapas)

8:45 AM–8:59 AM

9:00 AM

9:00 PM

Not applicable*

All Other Agri Commodities

8:45 AM–8:59 AM

9:00 AM

5:00 PM

Not applicable*


For more details, kindly refer to the MCX circular.