List of Commodities Articles

Gold has always been known as a unique class of investment. This dazzling metal can benefit investors in a number of ways, such as portfolio diversification, inflation protection, and liquidity. Investors in gold have several investment options to choose from: sovereign Gold Bonds, gold futures, and gold mutual funds, among others. Gold futures are among the easiest means of trading gold for investors. A gold […]

One of the key difference between equity and commodity is that one is more hedge or underlying driven and the other is more of trade driven.

India’s rapid economic growth has fueled an insatiable demand for oil and petroleum products as the world’s third largest oil consumer on the side of the US and China. India’s energy needs are met through a combination of domestic production and imports. This article analyses the crucial role played by upstream and downstream oil companies in satisfying India’s oil appetite today and powering future growth. […]

One of the things to understand about commodity trading is that the commodity market hours are much longer.

Diversification is the ultimate goal of any investor based on specific risk tolerating asset classes. Among numerous investment avenues, almost every risk-allocated portfolio has investments in commodities as they have an inverse relationship with equities and bonds.

The commodities market is a preferred platform for trade for some investors. However, before delving into the trading instruments available in a commodity market, it’s important to understand the definition of a “commodity” in this form of trading.

Let us look at the top commodities in terms of volumes and value. Which are the best commodities to trade in India and the top commodities in India for trading in futures.

The stock market is a preferable choice for most investors. However, there is a completely different asset class that knowledgeable investors prefer to trade and earn hefty profits: commodity trading.

Among numerous ways investors can trade and earn profits, commodity trading is one of the most sophisticated and sought after ways. Commodity trading is a way for investors to buy and sell commodities related to metals, agriculture, energy and livestock.

One of the most interesting things to understand is how commodity market works. When we talk of the working of commodity market, we must understand that there are two distinct markets viz. the spot market and the derivatives market.

MCX or the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd is a commodity exchange started by the Government of India in 2003. It is India’s biggest derivatives exchange, where commodities are traded in futures and options.

The investment market in India is an exciting one for an investor looking to make profits. One can invest in multiple financial products such as equities, FDs, Mutual funds etc.

The Reserve Bank of India regulates the banking system, while Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulates the securities market. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) regulates the insurance sector.

In India, the equities market has always garnered the most attention, yet commodity and currency trading are often underestimated in terms of their potential. This scenario contrasts with worldwide statistics, which indicate that equities have lower turnover rates compared to the FX and commodity markets. But these markets are also gaining traction. Although there are similarities and distinctions between trading commodities and FX, traders must […]

CTT shall be levied on non-agricultural commodities futures contracts at the same rate as on equity futures that is at 0.01% of the price of the trade