Expanding Horizons: Sebi's Vision for Commodity Derivatives

Sebi plans to collaborate with the government to permit banks, insurance firms, and pension funds to invest in non-agricultural commodity derivatives. Sebi also aims to allow foreign investors in these markets and introduce commodity-specific brokers in compliance reporting by December 2025. The focus is on enhancing rare metals security.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 17-09-2025 13:02 IST | Created: 17-09-2025 13:02 IST
Expanding Horizons: Sebi's Vision for Commodity Derivatives
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Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey revealed plans to collaborate with the government to expand investment opportunities in non-agricultural commodity derivative markets. The goal is to permit banks, insurance companies, and pension funds to participate in these markets.

Sebi is also evaluating a proposal to welcome foreign portfolio investors to trade in non-cash settled, non-agricultural commodity derivatives. This strategic initiative aims to enhance liquidity and global participation.

By December 2025, a unified compliance reporting mechanism, including commodity-specific brokers, will be implemented. Additionally, the commodity markets are poised to strengthen rare metals security for the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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