Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Indian farmers find new hope in agricultural commodity futures market.

INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Constraints, opportunities and options to improve Indian agricultural commodity futures market.
M.S. Jairath

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The article explores how Indian farmers can use futures markets to manage the risks of price fluctuations in agricultural products. It looks at the growth and composition of commodity futures in India, the current trading system, and the constraints faced by the market. The study suggests that there is potential for growth in the futures market in India, but trading volumes are currently low compared to other countries.