NSE COMMODITY DERIVATIVES
Retail investors play with a time bomb but RBI and Sebi are watching
Futures and options (F&O) trading involves contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset, such as stocks and commodities. Futures contracts obligate the buyer and seller to transact at a predetermined future date and price, while options give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell the asset at a set price within a specific period.
Is the stock market closed today for Eid-al-Adha (Bakri Eid) holiday?
Share Market Holiday: Apart from Bakri Eid (June 17), in 2024, the markets will be shut for Muharram (July 17), Independence Day (August 15), Mahatma Gandhi (October 2), Diwali (November 1), Gurunanak Jayanti (November 15) and Christmas (December 25).
NSE chief cautions retail investors against derivatives trading
National Stock Exchange (NSE) chief Ashishkumar Chauhan on Friday cautioned retail investors against trading in derivatives and suggested them to invest in equities through mutual fund route.
Stock market traders to enjoy long weekend holiday as BSE, NSE shut on Monday
Traders will enjoy an extended weekend holiday on June 17 due to Bakri Id closure. Stock exchanges, including equity, derivative, and SLB segments, will be closed, providing a much-needed break after a volatile election period.
Retail investors' participation in F&O trading surges due to quick profit potential: Experts
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran have recently flagged the growing risk of F&O trading for retail investors. In November 2023, Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch also cautioned investors against heavy bets on F&O
Is the stock market closed for Mumbai elections, today?
Stock Market Holiday:Equity markets will be closed for Mumbai elections. Special trading session on March 2, 2024. Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex performance. Top gainers and losers. The Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain closed for the morning session but will be open for the evening session. Apart from Mumbai Elections (May 20), in 2024, the markets will be shut for Bakri Id (June 17), Muharram (July 17), Independence Day (August 15), Mahatma Gandhi (October 2), Diwali (November 1), Gurunanak Jayanti (November 15) and Christmas (December 25).
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Currency derivatives volumes dry up ahead of RBI deadline
Average daily turnover for currency futures and options, including notional turnover for currency options, on the country's largest stock exchange was at ₹20,646.06 crore in April, registering a decline of 87% from ₹1.56 lakh crore in March, exchange data showed.
Stock Market Holiday: Are Indian stock exchanges NSE and BSE open for trading today?
Indian stock exchanges NSE and BSE will be closed on Wednesday for Maharashtra Day. MCX will have no morning trading but will resume trading in the evening, while NCDEX will remain shut all day. As per the BSE holiday calendar, trading holidays have been announced on 14 days in 2024.
Stock market holiday: Are BSE, NSE closed for Maharashtra Day tomorrow?
Equity markets will remain closed on Wednesday on account of Maharashtra Day. Accordingly, all the segments including, the equity segment, derivative segment, and SLB segment will be closed.
Why invest in silver through ETFs?
Invest in silver ETFs for industrial diversification and value retention during economic cycles. Silver's fundamental demand, especially during turmoil, makes it a resilient investment like gold, offering a buffer to equity-debt portfolios.
BSE shares hit by Sebi's regulatory fee move
BSE said on Friday that Sebi has directed the exchange to pay a regulatory fee based on annual turnover, taking into account the 'notional value' of the options contracts. BSE has been paying this fee considering the value of the options premium. The fee based on premium value is lower than that taking into account the notional value.
NSE IX gets SEC class relief; permits US clients to trade on equity index option contract
NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has received US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) class relief, allowing US clients to participate in trading Equity Index Option Contracts on the bourse, according to a statement.
Stock market to remain shut for Ram Navami today
Domestic markets shut for Ram Navami. MCX trades normally but settlement holiday affects account credits. 2024 has 14 holidays, including Muharram and Gurunanak Jayanti.
FX derivatives fiasco puts spotlight on regulatory risk in India
Until recently, traders were betting freely on the rupee’s rise and fall without holding underlying assets. A rule that allowed transactions of up to $100 million without providing proof of an actual foreign-currency exposure had been interpreted by them as tacit acceptance of speculative trade by the authorities.
Are Indian stock markets NSE & BSE open today for trading?
Indian stock exchanges closed for Eid, with MCX trading in the evening. There are over ten holidays in 2024, including Ramnavmi in April and Diwali in November.
India's FX derivatives market faces crushing blow
A new rule set to take effect on April 5 is expected to force out most of the market’s most active players, drying up volumes that reached $5 billion-a-day.
Is the stock market open on Good Friday today?
Equity markets will remain closed for a total of 145 days in the calendar year, the same as that of 2023.
Brokers divided over NSE proposal to extend trading hours
The chief of the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Sebi) on Monday said there are many divergent and diverse views right now, even among the broking community. Last year in September, the National Stock Exchange had submitted a proposal to Sebi to allow an evening session, between 6 pm and 9pm, when market participants can continue trading futures and options contracts after the regular session, between 9.15 am and 3.30 pm, is over.
Budget 2024: Industry calls for govt revisit on agri commodity futures trade ban
The continued linked the prosperity of the market on the agility of policies, adherence to principles of fairness, and timely adaptations to meet the evolving needs of both the market and its investors
NSE world's largest derivatives exchange for fifth year in a row; third in equity
The year 2023 has witnessed many milestones such as market capitalisation of listed companies surpassing $4 trillion and SME listed companies crossing the Rs 1 lakh crore mark. The benchmark Nifty50 index has also surpassed the 20,000 level for the first time.
Stock Market Holiday: BSE, NSE to remain shut today on account of Christmas
In the previous week marked by heightened activity in the IPO space and increased volatility, equity indices saw marginal declines following seven consecutive weeks of gains. Foreign investors, meanwhile, maintained a net selling stance throughout the past week, divesting over Rs 6,000 crore.
India derivatives boom helps BSE stock trounce global peers
Shares of BSE have rallied 270% this year, trouncing global platforms such as cryptocurrency major Coinbase Global Inc. and Cboe Global Markets Inc., as well as the country’s Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. The rally was partly driven by BSE relaunching derivative contracts on the benchmark Sensex and the banking sector gauge in May this year, attracting investors with reduced lot sizes and a new expiry cycle.
NSE expands commodity derivatives segment with 13 new contracts
This will enable participants to efficiently manage their risk across commodities on the exchange platform, " Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer, NSE said.
Sebi asks MCX to put launch of new platform on hold; stock tanks 8%
The above action has been taken by the market regulator in view of the writ petitions filed by Chennai Financial Markets and Accountability (CFMA) on Commodity Derivatives Platform (CDP). "It may be noted that writ petitions filed by CFMA on CDP are pending before the Hon’ble Madras High Court for disposal," MCX said in an exchange filing said.
NSE plans longer F&O trading hours
The exchange is proposing an evening session, possibly between 6 pm and 9 pm, when market participants can continue trading futures and options contracts after the regular session between 9:15 am and 3:30 pm is over, said one of them. The NSE might consider extending this session to 11:30 pm at a later stage, the person said.
NSE explores carbon credit market, introducing electricity derivatives
The National Stock Exchange is planning to expand its product portfolio by exploring opportunities in electricity derivatives and the voluntary carbon credit market. It also aims to introduce derivative contracts based on corporate bond indices and government bond indices, pending approval from regulators. The exchange is evaluating the voluntary carbon credits market, which could be worth an estimated $150 million. Additionally, the Indian Energy Exchange has announced similar plans to explore opportunities in the voluntary carbon market. The Indian government is developing the Indian Carbon Market to decarbonize the economy through the trading of carbon credit certificates.
FPIs to be allowed in non-agri commodity derivatives: NSE
The exchange said FPIs desirous of participating in exchange-traded commodity derivatives (ETCDs) would be subject to risk management measures applicable from time to time.
NSE inks data licensing pact with CME Group for WTI crude oil, natural gas derivatives contracts
The addition of NYMEX WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas (Henry Hub) contracts will expand the NSE product offering and its overall commodity segment. NSE has applied to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) seeking approval to launch the additional futures contracts
NSE signs data licensing pact with CME Group for WTI crude oil, natural gas derivatives contracts
"The Nymex WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas (Henry Hub) contracts are amongst the world's most traded commodity derivatives contracts generating interest from across the globe," Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer.
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