NCDEX arm revises lean periods for farm commodities, effective Jun 1
This story was originally published at 20:34 IST on 12 May 2026
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NEW DELHI – National Commodity Clearing Ltd. has released the revised lean periods for 19 agricultural commodities. The clearing corp. imposes a 2% additional margin on contracts expiring during the lean period, as uncertainty about new crop arrivals and tight supplies in physical markets are likely to trigger higher price volatility.
For bajra (feed grade), groundnut (in shell), kapas, guar seed, and guar gum, the corporation has set the lean period from July to September. For barley, coriander, and turmeric, it is Jan-Mar, and for castor seed, Nov-Jan.
There is no lean period for processed farm products such as refined castor oil and 29 mm cotton. The prescribed lean periods for commodities will be effective from Jun. 1, the corporation said. End
Reported by Afra Abubacker
Edited by Avishek Dutta
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