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NCDEX Eyes 20% Stake in Sri Lanka’s First Commodity & Derivatives Exchange:
NCDEX is evaluating a ~20% equity stake in Sri Lanka’s upcoming commodities and derivatives exchange, CSEDEX.
CSEDEX, promoted by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), aims to establish the country’s first organised commodity and financial derivatives marketplace.
The initiative fills a significant gap in Sri Lanka’s financial infrastructure and supports long-term market development.
The proposed investment will enhance India–Sri Lanka financial collaboration and broaden NCDEX’s regional presence.
Under the existing MoU, NCDEX and CSE will jointly develop products, strengthen trading architecture, and share regulatory expertise.
The partnership includes technology support and capacity-building efforts, enabling robust derivatives trading capabilities.
The move offers NCDEX an opportunity to diversify its business, access new volumes, and reinforce leadership in South Asia’s commodity ecosystem.
About NCDEX:
The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) is one of India’s leading regulated online commodity exchanges, primarily focused on agricultural commodities. It provides a transparent, efficient platform for futures trading, risk management, and price discovery across key agri products. Backed by prominent financial institutions, NCDEX plays a critical role in strengthening India’s commodity markets and supporting farmers, traders, and institutional participants through structured, technology-driven market infrastructure.
About CSEDEX:
CSEDEX, promoted by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), is Sri Lanka’s upcoming commodity and derivatives exchange designed to create a structured, transparent marketplace for trading commodities and financial derivatives. It aims to strengthen the country’s financial infrastructure, enable efficient price discovery, and attract institutional participation—positioning Sri Lanka for deeper integration into regional commodity markets.
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