According to the official statement released on Wednesday, the primary issue pertained to data processing at the trading gateway. MCX said it has implemented corrective measures and initiated a comprehensive review to enhance the robustness of its trading infrastructure.
“We have been in constant touch with stakeholders and are conducting a thorough review to identify enhancements required,” the exchange said, adding that all necessary actions are being prioritised.
The shift back to the primary data centre from the DR site will be communicated to market participants in due course. The exchange also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and appreciated the cooperation and understanding of all stakeholders.
MCX faced a delayed start to trading on Tuesday, October 28, with operations only commencing at 1:25 PM from its Disaster Recovery (DR) site after an issue at the trading gateway disrupted normal functioning. The trading continued smoothly for the remainder of the day once it was shifted to the DR site.
The incident marked yet another technical snag for MCX, raising concerns among brokers and traders.Also read: HDFC AMC, other AMC & capital market stocks crack up to 10% on Sebi’s MF fee revamp planOn Tuesday, trading screens were reportedly blank in the morning session, leading to confusion in the commodities market until operations resumed post-noon from the DR setup.’
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