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Commodity Market future Guides

Explains the basics of commodity futures markets in a historical and theoretical context. It provides a basic understanding of concepts and terminology related to commodities, derivatives, commodity futures trading, commodity exchanges and market participants. The fictionalization of commodities and its implications are critically examined in this section besides discussion of some of the important scandals in the global commodity markets.

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Specifically deals with issues and concerns related to the Indian commodity futures markets. It examines the policy environment that has shaped the rise of Indian commodity futures markets in the recent times. In particular, instances of frequent manipulation and some recent trading scandals in the Indian commodity futures markets are discussed at length. This section also explores the efficacy of commodity transaction tax and provides policy recommendations to strengthen the regulation and supervision of Indian commodity futures markets.  

Focuses on key policy issues and challenges faced by commodity futures markets. By citing examples from the Indian markets, it questions the role of excessive speculation, algorithmic trading and other practices that tend to undermine the usefulness and efficiency of a commodity futures market. Some of the recent policy initiatives and regulatory reforms are also discussed in this section.