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NCDEX launches Chennai rainfall futures to hedge monsoon risks
NCDEX launched RAINCHNNAI, a rainfall-based weather futures contract, enabling participants to hedge Northeast Monsoon risks. Covering September-December, the cash-settled contract uses IMD rainfall data and complements RAINMUMBAI, expanding exchange-traded tools for managing weather-linked financial exposure.
Chennai’s rain gets a market price: NCDEX launches RAINCHNNAI weather derivatives futures contract
NCDEX launched RAINCHNNAI, a futures contract allowing market participants to hedge Chennai’s Northeast Monsoon risks. Utilizing a Cumulative Deviation Rainfall model, it complements the RAINMUMBAI contract, providing a complete monsoon risk management cycle from June through December.
Stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE closed today for Raksha Bandhan? Find out here
The Indian stock market will remain open on August 28 for trading. Both NSE and BSE will operate normally on this date. Commodity markets will also function as usual on August 28. The market will next close on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi. Upcoming holidays include October 2 and November 10.
Stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE shut on Friday for Rakhi? Check full list of upcoming holidays
The Indian stock market will remain open on August 28 despite Raksha Bandhan celebrations, with the NSE, BSE, MCX and NCDEX operating normally. Investors can also check the remaining six market holidays for 2026, including Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Diwali-Balipratipada, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Christmas.
Investing before an IPO: As NSE, Jio Platforms prepare to list, five early investors reveal the rewards, risks, and patience required
ET Wealth spoke to five investors who bought NSE shares long before the IPO became a certainty. Their stories are a reminder of the opportunities as well as the traps of this market. The five journeys chronicled above have a common thread: NSE has been the wealth creator. The earliest institutional-style buyers did even better.
NCDEX to roll out Guar Korma futures from July 24
NCDEX will launch Guar Korma futures on July 24, giving exporters, processors and feed manufacturers a SEBI-regulated platform to hedge price risks. The contract completes the exchange-traded guar derivatives ecosystem, improves price discovery and is expected to support India's export-driven guar industry amid volatile global feed markets.
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NCDEX revives black pepper futures to boost India's price discovery
NCDEX has relaunched black pepper futures after more than a decade, aiming to restore India’s role in global price discovery. The contract offers farmers, traders and exporters a regulated platform for hedging, transparent pricing and better risk management amid volatile commodity markets.
Stock Market Holiday 2026: Is BSE, NSE open or closed today for Muharram?
Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, are closed today, June 26, for Muharram. The MCX has a partial closure, while NCDEX is shut all day. This holiday marks the start of the Islamic New Year and is a significant observance. Investors can anticipate several more market holidays throughout the year, with the next closure on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Stock Market Holiday 2026: Are NSE, BSE closed on June 26 for Muharram? Check market closing dates list
Indian stock markets will remain closed on June 26 for Muharram, marking another scheduled exchange holiday in 2026. Commodity exchanges will follow different trading schedules, with MCX resuming in the evening session while NCDEX remains shut. Several additional market holidays are scheduled later in the year.
Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut on Friday for Muharram. Check upcoming market holidays
Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, will observe a holiday on Friday, June 26, 2026, for Muharram. While MCX will have a partial closure, NCDEX will be shut all day. This closure marks one of the 16 scheduled market holidays for 2026, offering a long weekend for many. Muharram, the Islamic New Year, holds significant religious importance.
NCDEX launches 'Har Ghar Investor' campaign
NCDEX Ltd has launched its nationwide 'HarGhar Investor' campaign in Guwahati, aiming to bring every Indian household into formal, regulated financial markets. This initiative seeks to enhance financial literacy and participation from emerging cities and underserved regions, aligning with the vision of 'Equity for Bharat'.
Forget stocks, you can now profit from Mumbai rains! Here's how NCDEX's unique weather futures work
NCDEX has launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivative contract, RAINMUMBAI, allowing traders and businesses to hedge against rainfall variability during the monsoon season. The contract is linked to Mumbai rainfall deviation data from IMD and aims to help weather-sensitive sectors manage financial risks arising from excess or deficient rainfall.
NCDEX shareholders approve Rs 770 crore preferential issue to fund equity, equity derivatives launch
NCDEX secured shareholder approval to issue Rs 770 crore worth of shares, marking a key step toward launching equity and derivatives segments by 2026, strengthening its multi-asset exchange vision.
NCDEX’s unlisted shares soar 150% in a year on Sebi's equity nod, investments from Groww, Zerodha. Can the rally last?
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange's unlisted shares are experiencing a significant surge. This increase follows Securities and Exchange Board of India's approval for equity products. Investments from prominent figures like Radhakishan Damani and Groww are fueling the rally. NCDEX plans to launch equity and equity derivatives products. Experts predict further price increases after the launch.
Radhakishan Damani, Ramesh Damani, Madhu Kela, Zerodha, Groww line up to invest crores in NCDEX
NCDEX raised Rs 770 crore from star investors like Radhakishan Damani, Madhusudhan Kela, Sunil Singhania, Groww, and Zerodha after Sebi’s nod for equities. It plans to launch equity trading in 2026, competing with NSE and BSE.
NCDEX gets in-principle Sebi nod to launch equities, derivatives; plans Rs 750 crore fundraise: Source
NCDEX has received in-principle approval from Sebi to launch its equity and equity derivatives segment, subject to certain conditions including maintaining robust commodity volumes and IT timelines. The exchange plans to invest ₹750 crore to develop the segment, starting with cash offerings. This move diversifies NCDEX's offerings and positions it against competitors like MSE, leveraging its rural penetration.
NCDEX launches futures contract on sectoral index NCDEX GUAREX
NCDEX GUAREX is a price based index tracking the price movement in the futures contracts of its underlying i.e. Guar Seed and Guar Gum Refined Splits on a real-time basis.
Arun Raste named new MD & CEO of NCDEX
NCDEX in a statement had said that Vijay Kumar had bid adieu to the exchange following completion of his extended term as the Managing Director and CEO.
NCDEX commences trading in India's first agri futures index
The NCDEX AGRIDEX futures contracts expiring in the months of June 2020, July 2020, September 2020 and December 2020 shall be available for trading from May 26, 2020.
Sebi seeks NCDEX report on fiasco in castorseed trading
NCDEX is country’s largest agri-derivatives exchange and 2nd -largest commodity derivatives bourse.
NCDEX launches agricultural futures index
The one of its kind index, the AGRIDEX tracks and replicates the performance of the ten most liquid commodities traded on the NCDEX’s platform.
SEBI to inspect NCDEX warehouses in Gujarat
Cottonseed crushers from Kadi in Gujarat have filed a complaint with the Sebi against NCDEX, alleging that the quality of cottonseed oil cake is not up to the mark.
NCDEX's 40 approved warehouses registered under WDRA
NCDEX said its 40 approved warehouses have already been registered under the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA).
IDFC Alternatives picks up minority stake in NCDEX for Rs 45.6 crore
NCDEX is the leading agri-commodity derivatives exchange in India with agricultural commodity market share of more than 70%.
NCDEX in a fix over order to destroy 900 tonne pepper
The leading agri-bourse NCDEX is facing the heat as the Kerala Food Safety Commissioner has ordered it to destroy 900 tonnes of adulterated black pepper, leaving contract worth crores of rupees in jeopardy.
Assocham urges government to probe price manipulation at NCDEX
Industry body Assocham today alleged price manipulation in some farm items like guar gum on commodity exchange NCDEX.
Shadow war breaks out in NCDEX over sudden spike in volumes
A few entities perceived to be fronting for a rival exchange have drawn the market regulator’s attention to the dramatic surge in trading volumes at commodity exchange NCDEX.
Renuka, Jaypee Cap may team up to buy up to 26% in NCDEX
Shree Renuka Sugars and Jaypee Capital will form a consortium for picking up to 26% stake, or become an anchor investor, in NCDEX.
Crisil may sell 5% stake in NCDEX to JM Financial Trustee Company
Rating agency Crisil, which holds a 12% stake in commodity exchange NCDEX, is planning to sell 5% in the bourse to JM Financial Trustee Company, trustee to a private equity fund sponsored by JM Financial.
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