However, base metal volumes declined sharply due to (1) the SEBI's directive to allow trading of only one contract per commodity and (2) the switch from cash We expect volume/revenue/earnings CAGR (FY19-21) of 22%/24%/28%. Over the past few months, sentiment around MCX reversed from that of competition concerns to one of optimism largely driven by growth in bullion volumes. This is a reflection of the winner-takes-all nature of the business MCXs golden run in terms of volumes came at the time of significant run-up in gold and silver prices in FY12 and FY13. Over the last few months, sentiment around MCX has reversed from concerns around competition from the likes of BSE, to one of optimism, driven by multiple factors feeding into volumes growth. Its monopolistic market share has remained intact, and MCX has now ruled out the possibility of a price cut, which was earlier on the anvil.