MCX-SX will commence live trading two days later, the company said in a statement.
MCX-SX received "commencement certificate" for trading in new segments such as equity, futures and options on equity, interest rate derivatives and wholesale debt market by Sebi on December 19, 2012. The ministry of corporate affairs had granted the status of a "recognized stock exchange" to MCX-SX on December 21, 2012.
MCX-SX received 700 applications for new membership out of which 270 membership applications have already been registered by Sebi.

