SEBI is considering a pilot that would let certain agricultural commodity derivatives trade as cash settled instruments before mandatory physical settlement. The plan is meant to improve liquidity and market confidence in agri contracts. SEBI is reportedly evaluating commodities such as maize, groundnut, and chilli for the trial, with further details expected.
SEBI has proposed allowing cash settlement in agri derivatives and relaxing position limits to improve liquidity. The regulator stressed it is not a move away from physical settlement—cash will be used only as an interim measure. Caps and thresholds are set to depend on average daily traded volume and open interest, with an overall two-year limit from launch.
Your news, in seconds
Get the Beige app — every story in 60 words, updated hourly. Free on iOS & Android.
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath says allowing retail investors into stock exchange auction markets is changing the playing field for proprietary desks. With more retail participation, liquidity has improved and spreads have narrowed, cutting off the “easy profit” edge that specialized traders relied on. The result: auctions are becoming more efficient, leaving prop firms under pressure.
Bitcoin is holding near $71,000 as easing geopolitical tensions calm risk sentiment. Traders are watching Friday’s $18.6 billion options expiry for the next directional cue, while Bitcoin on exchanges has fallen to a seven-year low, pointing to tighter available supply. Ethereum is lagging under selling pressure, and the broader market remains compressed, waiting for a decisive trigger.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
