Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Indian Exchanges Face Tech Challenges Amid Rising Volumes
Indian stock exchanges like BSE and MCX are having trouble keeping up with all the orders coming in.
BSE is now charging extra for too many orders, which might make it harder for small traders.
MCX had a big technical problem that delayed trading for four hours.
Both exchanges use old technology that wasn't made for so many orders.
Another exchange, NCDEX, is looking at new technology to avoid these problems.
The main issue is that the technology isn't keeping up with how popular trading has become in India.
BSE introduces charges for order messages beyond 10 crore per day, impacting retail and high-frequency traders.
MCX experiences a 4-hour trading delay due to a technical glitch on October 28, 2025.
Both BSE and MCX use outdated technology originally designed for European markets, struggling with India's retail-dominated order volumes.
NCDEX is evaluating proposals from global vendors for a new equity and derivatives platform to launch in the next fiscal year.
India's exchanges are constrained by technology rather than demand or participation.
- Who
- BSE, MCX, NCDEX
- What
- Technological challenges and policy changes in Indian exchanges
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Increased retail participation and order volumes straining existing systems
- Exchanges Affected
- BSE, MCX, NCDEX
- BSE's New Policy
- Charges for order messages beyond 10 crore per day
- MCX's Technical Glitch
- 4-hour delay in trading on October 28, 2025
- Technology Vendor
- Deutsche Börse (implemented by TCS)
- NCDEX's Approach
- Evaluating proposals from global vendors for new platform