SEBI Extends Ban on Futures Trading in 7 Agricultural Commodities Until March 31, 2027
28-Mar-2026 10:23 AM
SEBI Extends Ban on Futures Trading in 7 Agricultural Commodities Until March 31, 2027
★ The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the ban on derivatives (futures) trading in seven agricultural commodities for another year, now continuing until March 31, 2027.
★ The commodities that will remain under the ban include:
Non-basmati paddy
Wheat
Chana (gram)
Mustard and its products
Soybean and its products
Crude palm oil
Moong (green gram)
★ This restriction was first imposed in 2021 and has been extended every year since then. The government states that the objective is to control excessive price volatility and speculative activities in these essential commodities.
★ However, commodity exchanges such as the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) have been demanding that the ban be lifted. According to them, futures trading plays an important role in price discovery and helps the market determine fair prices.