Mumbai, January 21, 2026
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) announced that it will conduct a special live trading session on Sunday, February 1, 2026, to facilitate market activity on the day of the Union Budget presentation.
The exchange said the decision is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted price discovery and allowing participants to manage positions amid heightened volatility typically associated with Budget announcements.
Trading Schedule for February 1
As per the exchange communication, the trading day will be structured as follows:| Session | Timings |
|---|---|
| Special Session | 08:45 am to 08:59 am |
| Trading Session | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Client Code Modification Session | 09:00 am to 05:15 pm |
The special session comes at a time when commodity markets are expected to react to policy cues related to fiscal management, infrastructure spending, energy transition, and agriculture support announced in the Union Budget.
About the Company
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited is India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange, offering trading in bullion, energy, base metals, and agricultural commodities. The exchange is listed on Indian stock exchanges and plays a key role in price discovery and risk management for commodity market participants.Source:
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