Sebi extends suspension of trading in 7 commodity derivatives until Mar 2026

Sebi extends suspension of trading in 7 commodity derivatives until Mar 2026

New Delhi, Markets regulator Sebi on Monday extended the suspension of derivatives trading in seven agricultural commodities, including wheat and moong, for a year till March 2026 in a bid to rein in prices. The other agricultural commodities suspended by Sebi are paddy (non-basmati), chana, crude palm oil, mustard seeds and its derivatives and soybean … Read more

Food commodity prices cool down, ease pressure on policymakers

Food commodity prices cool down, ease pressure on policymakers

Prices of key food commodities have cooled down substantially in the past one month, giving some relief to policymakers on the front of food inflation. Prices of cooking oils, which had more than doubled between June 2020 and March 2021, have now cooled down by about 30% from their peak with the downward trend expected … Read more