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NCDEX Set to Launch Equity and Agriculture Indices Soon
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Moneycontrol•21-10-2026, 17:21
NCDEX Set to Launch Equity and Agriculture Indices Soon
- •NCDEX is reportedly planning to launch four new indices, featuring two equity-focused and two agriculture-linked options.
- •The equity indices, focusing on large-caps and financial services, are likely to be announced on October 22.
- •SEBI granted in-principle approval to NCDEX for its equity and equity derivatives segment on July 29, 2025.
- •On the agriculture front, the exchange aims to bring back its guar and spices indices which were discontinued in February 2022.
- •NCDEX has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services and attracted major investments from prominent figures like Radhakishan Damani and Zerodha.
Key Questions Answered
NCDEX is likely to announce two equity-focused indices, concentrating on large-caps and financial services, on October 22, 2026.
NCDEX has planned to defer its equity derivatives launch until June 2027 with weekly and monthly contracts, adhering to a SEBI requirement for a six-month gap after cash equities.
NCDEX is likely to relaunch its guar and spices indices, which have been discontinued since February 2022.
