National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has introduced India’s first exchange-traded rainfall futures contract, marking an important development in weather-linked risk management and agricultural financial innovation. The initiative is expected to help market participants manage financial exposure arising from rainfall Read More …
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NCDEX launches India’s first exchange-traded rainfall futures contract
Budget 2026 Focuses on Smarter Price Risk Management for Farmers
The Union Budget 2026 has placed renewed emphasis on strengthening farm incomes through improved price risk management mechanisms, recognising volatility in agricultural markets as a persistent challenge for farmers. The policy direction seeks to reduce income uncertainty arising from fluctuating Read More …
Commodity price volatility pushes firms toward structured risk-management strategies
Businesses across agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and metals are entering 2025 with heightened exposure to commodity price volatility, prompting a renewed focus on structured and technology-enabled risk-management strategies. According to analysts, global macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical conflicts, supply chain disruptions, and extreme Read More …