Analysis: NCDEX expands beyond agri commodities with second rainfall derivative launch

31st August, 2026

Narayani Srinivasan

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The Indian exchange is pushing into weather derivatives, launching a Chennai rainfall contract as it seeks to broaden its business beyond farm commodities and tap a market for managing climate-related financial risk.

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