The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) on February 27, 2026, issued the notification regarding the Futures & Options Contracts Launch in March 2026 and Premium/Discount for grade/delivery location difference.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The applicable Premium/Discount amounts for grade differences and delivery location differences for futures contracts to be launched on March 02, 2026, as detailed in Annexures I, II, and III.
• Variations in quality within acceptable limits will continue to be governed by respective product notes/circulars, and premium/discount for any future contracts will be announced prior to their launch.
• Annexure I provides the list of futures contracts being launched on March 02, 2026, while Annexures II and III detail premium/discount structures for grade and delivery location differences.
• The Exchange will also introduce Options on Futures contracts on March 04, 2026, with details provided in Annexure IV
[Notification No. NCDEX/TRADING-009/2026]
