Wired for Risk, Ready for Reward: MCX’s Electricity Futures Go Live July 10

In a landmark move for India’s energy markets, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will launch its electricity futures contract on July 10, offering a structured tool for hedging price volatility in the power sector. Approved by SEBI in June, this marks the country’s first regulated electricity derivatives product.

 

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With erratic weather patterns and rising demand, electricity pricing has become increasingly unpredictable. MCX’s futures contract provides a timely solution for stakeholders seeking stability, efficiency, and financial control in a volatile sector.

 

Sources: Moneycontrol, Business Standard, The Hans India, The Hindu BusinessLine, Investing.com India, Economic Times, MSN India