The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), on January 09, 2026, notified regarding the applicability of Event-based Additional Surveillance Margin (E-ASM) for Guar Gum, Guar Seed and Turmeric.
The following has been stated namely: -
• In accordance with the same, based on the High - Low variation, [(High-Low)/Low x 100], E-ASM of 2.5 percent has been re-triggered and will be applicable on all the running contracts and yet to be launched contracts in Guar Gum, Guar Seed and Turmeric till February 02nd, 2026.
• The table outlines the E-ASM trigger dates based on price movement variations for selected commodities. Barley, castor seed, coriander, and jeera (including jeera mini) do not have any applicable trigger dates under either the 5% or 10% movement criteria, nor an applicable period. Guar gum and guar seed both triggered E-ASM on 09 January 2026 for both 5% and 10% price movements, and these measures remain applicable until 02 February 2026. Turmeric triggered E-ASM on 09 January 2026 under the 5% movement criterion only, with no trigger under the 10% movement, and the applicability also extends until 02 February 2026.
[Circular No: NCDEX/SURVEILLANCE & INVESTIGATION-007/2026]