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NIFTY 50·25,030.35+2.01%SENSEX·81,028.02+2.17%BANK NIFTY·59,086.00+2.27%RELIANCE·1,320.00+0.50%HDFC BANK·788.25+3.72%ICICI BANK·1,571.20+4.75%BHARTI AIRTEL·2,107.20+2.44%INFOSYS·1,181.40+1.20%L&T·4,117.70+1.67%TCS·2,498.50+0.11%ITC·283.15+1.54%SBI·1,018.50+1.20%AXIS BANK·1,322.90+3.35%NIFTY 50·25,030.35+2.01%SENSEX·81,028.02+2.17%BANK NIFTY·59,086.00+2.27%RELIANCE·1,320.00+0.50%HDFC BANK·788.25+3.72%ICICI BANK·1,571.20+4.75%BHARTI AIRTEL·2,107.20+2.44%INFOSYS·1,181.40+1.20%L&T·4,117.70+1.67%TCS·2,498.50+0.11%ITC·283.15+1.54%SBI·1,018.50+1.20%AXIS BANK·1,322.90+3.35%

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Commodity traders rise 61% as equity derivatives participation drops

3 days ago · Lumic

Graph showing increase in commodity traders and decrease in equity derivatives participants in India.
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Commodity traders rise 61% as equity derivatives participation drops
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MCX commodity traders jumped 61% to 20.9 lakh in FY26 from 13 lakh, while NSE equity F&O participants fell nearly 20%, declining from 1.06 crore to 85 lakh
Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath pointed to rising options activity, commodity price swings and longer trading hours as possible reasons more traders are moving toward commodities
Commodity trading is gaining ground as equity derivatives see fewer traders in
moneycontrol.com·3 days ago

This Fin Shorts piece explores a significant shift in Indian trading patterns. We're seeing a substantial 61% jump in commodity traders on MCX, reaching 20.9 lakh in FY26, up from 13 lakh. This contrasts with a nearly 20% decline in equity derivatives participation on the NSE, with numbers falling from 1.06 crore to 85 lakh. Experts suggest factors like increased options activity, volatile commodity prices, and extended trading hours are drawing more traders towards commodities. This evolving market dynamic is an important trend to watch for Indian investors and traders navigating the financial landscape. Lumic brings you these key updates from the Indian stock market and commodity exchanges, helping you stay informed.

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