Global EconomyEconomic Times•1 min read•11/3/2026 (1h ago)

Why traders are moving away from equity F&O to commodities? Nithin Kamath explains

Why traders are moving away from equity F&O to commodities? Nithin Kamath explains
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Commodity derivatives traders in India surged nearly 62% to 21 lakh in FY26, while equity F&O participants fell 20% to 85 lakh. Zerodha's Nithin Kamath cited commodity volatility, options popularity and extended MCX trading hours.

Key Takeaways

  • Commodity derivatives traders in India surged nearly 62% to 21 lakh in FY26, while equity F&O participants fell 20% to 85 lakh.
  • Zerodha's Nithin Kamath cited commodity volatility, options popularity and extended MCX trading hours.
  • Full details and original dispatch available below.

Commodity derivatives traders in India surged nearly 62% to 21 lakh in FY26, while equity F&O participants fell 20% to 85 lakh. Zerodha's Nithin Kamath cited commodity volatility, options popularity and extended MCX trading hours.

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