MCX once again recognized for its contribution
to the commodity markets in India - Wins the ‘Best Bullion Exchange Award’ from
ASSOCHAM
New Delhi/Mumbai
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX),
India’s No. 1 commodity exchange was named ‘Best Exchange of the year in
Bullion Industry’ at the 9th International Gold Summit &
Excellence Awards jointly organized by ASSOCHAM, and World Gold Council at
Shangri-La's Eros Hotel, in New Delhi on September 29, 2016. This award
demonstrates MCX’s tireless efforts towards serving the bullion stake holders
in their pursuit of effective price risk management and efficient price
discovery.
The award was presented to Mr. Mrugank M Paranjape, MD &
CEO, MCX; and Mr. P K Singhal, President & Whole Time Director, MCX, by the Chairman,
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, Dr M. Veerappa Moily.
The award is the latest recognition of MCX, which has won three
‘Best Commodity Exchange’ awards in the last two years at various reputable
forums including India International Bullion Summit organized by IBJA, 14th Commodity
Futures Market Summit & Excellence Awards organized by ASSOCHAM; and
Bullion Federation Global Convention organized by Bullion Federation.
Over the last two years, MCX’ performance has gone from strength
to strength. The Exchange’s total turnover increased by around 8.7 per cent to
Rs 56,341.94 billion during FY 2015-16 as against Rs 51,837.07 billion in FY
2014-15. MCX’s bullion futures contracts have continued to boost its appeal to
the market participants. Moreover, a total of 5655 kg of gold was delivered on
the MCX platform during 2015-16, proving the robustness and the trust behind
its delivery mechanism among its stakeholders. According to Futures Industry
Association statistics, MCX gold ranked 3rd in 2015 among the gold futures
contracts traded on all global exchanges in terms of number of contracts that
exchanged hands on the exchange platform.
Receiving the award, Mr. Mrugank Paranjape, MD &
CEO, MCX said, “We are delighted to receive this prestigious accolade.
We will continue to take steps for further development of the Indian Bullion
Market by introducing more products that meet the needs of the entire bullion
value chain. MCX’s bullion contracts have become a benchmark for bullion prices
in India. Moreover, in a gold-intensive economy like ours, MCX is one
institution which reflects through its operations, achievements and impact, the
premier position of India in the world gold market.”
Mr. D S Rawat, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM congratulated MCX on receiving this
well-earned honour. He said “MCX provides a platform for efficient price
discovery for gold in India”.
A cumulative total of more than 13 lakh unique clients traded in
gold till 2015-16 accounting for an average daily volume of 18 tonnes,
amounting to Rs. 4853 crore that was traded on MCX during 2015-16, with an
average daily open interest of 10.6 tonnes of the metal, amply testifies the
strength of price discovery mechanism on the MCX platform. MCX gold prices are
accepted as the benchmark by all entities in the gold value chain across India.
About MCX:
Having commenced operations on November 10, 2003, Multi
Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) is India’s first listed,
national-level, electronic, commodity futures exchange with permanent
recognition from the Government of India. In the financial year 2015–16, the
market share of MCX was 84.30%. MCX offers the benefits of fair price discovery
and price risk management to the Indian commodity market ecosystem. Various
commodities across segments are traded on MCX. These include bullion, energy,
metals and agri commodities. The exchange has forged strategic alliances with
various Indian and International commodity exchanges and business associations.
For further details, contact:
Shivani Sharma
Manager - Communications
Multi Commodity
Exchange
Phone: +91
-22 67318888 Extn: 9282
Mobile : 9833376243
Email: shivani.sharma@mcxindia.com
URL: www.mcxindia.com
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