The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on March 10, 2026, issued a circular regarding amendments to the NSE Refiner Standards for Gold conforming to BIS Standards.
The following has been stated: -
•The National Stock Exchange has amended the NSE Refiner Standards for Gold (Bars & Coins) in line with BIS standards, updating the framework issued in 2021.
•Under the revised norms, gold coins refined by approved refiners will also be accepted as good delivery.
•These coins will be valid for the Gold 8-gram (Guinea) Futures contract and the upcoming Gold 10-gram Futures contract in the commodity derivatives segment.
•The circular is effective immediately, and Indian refiners can apply for empanelment with NSE by submitting the prescribed application and documents.
[Circular Ref.No: 14/2026]
