Friday, February 27, 2026 5:03 pm
On account of Holi, there will be a trading holiday on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Keep in mind:
- Equity and Derivative markets will be closed on 3 March. Trading will resume from 4 March.
- Commodity markets will be closed for the first half. Trading will resume from 5 PM.
- The credit bill of 2 March for all segments will not be available for trading on 3 March
- Standard Fund Withdrawal requests placed after 8 AM on 2 March will be processed on 4 March.
- The Instant Fund Withdrawal facility will not be available on 3 March.
Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:54 am
MCX will revise its trading hours from Monday, March 09, 2026 on account of the change in US daylight saving timings.
The revised trading hours shall be as under:
| Particulars | Trade Start Time | Trade End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Agri Commodities | 09.00 AM | 11.30 PM |
| Select Agri Commodities (Cotton, CPO & Kapas) | 09.00 AM | 09.00 PM |
| All Other Agri Commodities | 09.00 AM | 05.00 PM |
All MCX Intraday positions will be squared-off at 11.00 P.M.
You can refer to the exchange circular here.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 2:15 pm
As per a recent circular issued by the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX), the expiry dates for Copper and Zinc March 2026 options contracts have been revised due to a trading holiday on 31 March 2026 (Shri Mahavir Jayanti).
Check out the table below for the revision in expiry dates:
| Instrument | Existing Options Contract Expiry Date | Revised Options Contract Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper March Options | 24 March 2026 | 23 March 2026 |
| Zinc March Options | 24 March 2026 | 23 March 2026 |
Please note: Even though the expiry date on the Market Watch Screen would continue to display the existing expiry date, the above contracts will be available for trading only till the revised expiry date.
You can find the MCX circular for this revision here.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 2:07 pm
As per a recent circular issued by the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX), the expiry dates for select commodity futures contracts have been revised due to the closure of the physical market.
Check out the table below for the revision in expiry dates:
| Commodity | Existing Contract Expiry Date | Revised Contract Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| MCXMETLDEX | 24 March 2026 | 23 March 2026 |
| CARDAMOM | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| MENTHA OIL | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| ALUMINIUM MINI | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| ALUMINIUM | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| COPPER COTTON | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| GOLD GUINEA | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| GOLD PETAL | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| GOLD TEN LEAD | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| MINI LEAD | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| STEELREBAR | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| ZINC MINI ZINC | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| COTTON OIL | 31 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| GOLD MINI | 03 April 2026 | 02 April 2026 |
Please note: Even though the expiry date on the Market Watch Screen would continue to display the existing expiry date, the above contracts will be available for trading only till the revised expiry date.
You can find the MCX circular for this revision here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:24 pm
Please note, the following securities will be removed from SEBI’s list of approved securities for Margin Pledge.
As a result, you will not receive margins for F&O trading against these scrips starting Friday, 27 Feb 2026: Click here for scrip details
NOTE: If you have pledged any of the above, starting 27 Feb 2026, you will not receive margins pledge benefit and you will be required to fulfil the full margin requirement. If you’re unable to pay, we will have to automatically square off your positions to recover the amount by 2 Mar 2026.
We have attached a list of these stocks for your reference.
Please review your portfolio and make necessary adjustments to avoid any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.