SEBI has issued directions to Stock Exchanges having Commodity Derivatives Segment in respect of trading in derivative contracts in following commodities:
- The Paddy (non-basmati)
- Wheat
- Chana
- Mustard seeds and its derivatives (its complex)
- Soya bean and its derivatives (its complex)
- Crude palm oil
- Moong
The derivative contracts in these commodities have already been suspended, vide SEBI press release dated August 16, 2021 and October 08, 2021, respectively and it has been directed that no new contract shall be launched till further orders. In respect of running contracts, no new position will be allowed to be taken. Only squaring up of position will be allowed.