New Delhi, July 14 -- The National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced on Monday, 14 July 2025, that it has launched its new monthly electricity futures contracts for derivative investors, with the aim of helping them hedge their bets against electricity price volatility.

"The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is pleased to announce the successful launch of the Monthly Electricity Futures (ELECMBL) contracts today, marking a significant step forward in the development of India's electricity derivatives market," according to the press release.

NSE aims to make this launch attractive for market participants, giving derivative investors a transparent asset class on a risk-managed platform to hedge their investments amid electricity price v...