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MCX to start brass futures trading next week

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

Leading bourse today said it will commence brass futures trading next week and provide a reference price for hedgers.

Three contracts ending in April, May and June 2018 will be available for trading. The lot size of the contract will be one tonne, the exchange said in a statement.

said the brass futures is the first non-ferrous contract with compulsory delivery option.

The price to be quoted at ex-(basis centre) inclusive of taxes and duties, excluding GST. The ingots and billets would be of IS-319 grade.

"The contract will lead to best price discovery for brass, which is of key relevance to its stakeholders, who are looking to hedge their price exposure," said.

(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Thu, March 22 2018. 17:50 IST
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