The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed doubling the position limits for agricultural commodity derivatives. This move is intended to enhance liquidity and trading activity in these markets. Additionally, SEBI has suggested rationalizing the penalty framework to make it more effective and updating the criteria used to classify broad commodities. These changes aim to improve regulatory clarity and support the evolving needs of market participants in the agricultural commodities sector. The proposals are part of SEBI's ongoing efforts to strengthen the commodity derivatives market in India. Regulator suggests rationalising penalty framework and updating criteria for classifying broad commodities.
SEBI proposes doubling position limits for agricultural Commodity Derivatives
by Riddra Markets Desk · 12 May 2026
Updated 12 May 2026, 6:20 pm

Proposed changes aim to improve liquidity and regulatory clarity in agricultural commodity derivatives trading.