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NCDEX Plans Possible Relaunch of Potato Futures Trading in 2026
The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) is considering relaunching potato futures contracts in India in 2026.
The potential relaunch is driven by significant improvements in cold storage infrastructure and logistics over the past decade, which previously hindered the contract’s viability.
Potato futures were first introduced in 2013 and traded until 2014, but liquidity issues and weak delivery logistics led to their discontinuation.
NCDEX Managing Director and CEO Arun Raste noted that the ecosystem required for delivery-based trading has matured significantly since the earlier launch.
Potatoes, being one of India’s largest horticultural crops with relatively longer storage life, are considered more suitable for futures trading than perishable crops like onions and tomatoes.
NCDEX is reassessing contract structures, including delivery locations and basis centres, which were previously concentrated around Agra.
The exchange is evaluating West Bengal and Gujarat as potential new basis centres to reflect changing production patterns and stronger logistical support.
This relaunch initiative is part of NCDEX’s broader strategy to strengthen its agri-commodities portfolio and expand into other asset classes such as equities and equity derivatives over the next two years.
If relaunch is approved, potato futures could offer farmers, traders, and processors a formal risk-management tool in a market prone to sharp price movements.
Any final decision on relaunch will be subject to regulatory approvals and internal feasibility studies conducted by NCDEX.
Source: https://www.potatopro.com/nl/news/2025/ncdex-considers-relaunching-potato-futures-2026
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