Energy sector futures: NSE to launch electricity futures in coming weeks; fees waived for first 6 months
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is poised to introduce electricity futures contracts within weeks, having secured regulatory approval. This initiative aims to provide power sector participants with a hedging mechanism against price volatility. The contracts, each representing 50 MWh, will be priced using a weighted average of spot prices from multiple platforms, fostering a more efficient electricity derivatives market.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is poised to introduce electricity futures contracts within weeks, having secured regulatory approval. This initiative aims to provide power sector participants with a hedging mechanism against price volatility. The contracts, each representing 50 MWh, will be priced using a weighted average of spot prices from multiple platforms, fostering a more efficient electricity derivatives market.
