NCDEX gets SEBI nod to launch MF transaction platform
This story was originally published at 15:21 IST on 15 December 2025
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MUMBAI – The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange has received an in-principle approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to launch a mutual fund transaction platform, the exchange said in a release Monday. This initiative is a natural precursor to the launch of the equity and equity derivatives segment, it said.
The exchange said mutual fund transactions operate independent of equity trading systems, and it is well positioned to roll out the platform with a significantly shorter turnaround time. National Commodity Clearing Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NCDEX, will be responsible for clearing and settlement of mutual fund subscription and redemption orders, according to the release.
"Introducing a Mutual Fund platform ahead of our equity launch is both a strategic and timely decision", said Arun Raste, managing director and chief executive officer of NCDEX. "Mutual Funds are among the simplest and safest starting points for new investors, and we believe this is where Bharat's equity journey truly begins. NCDEX's MF platform will play a pivotal role in moving rural and semi-urban savings into productive, regulated avenues and creating a strong pathway for deeper equity participation," Raste said.
The key objectives of the proposed mutual fund platform include expanding financial inclusion by offering micro-SIPs in rural and underserved areas, aligned with SEBI and government priorities, channelising rural savings into safe, regulated, and productive investment options, and creating a strong cash-market base ahead of the exchange's equity segment launch, among others. End
Reported by Ashutosh Pati
Edited by Avishek Dutta
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