Anchored around the theme Convergence of Physical and Financial Markets, a three-day conclave “Global Commodity Conclave 2026" will be held in Mumbai on August 12. It will the first-of-its-kind platform designed to accelerate India’s evolution as a price setter.The event will convene policymakers, global exchanges, market infrastructure leaders, institutional investors, corporates, SMEs, financial institutions and retail traders under one roof to discuss the growing role of commodity derivatives in enhancing market resilience and unlocking new growth opportunities.As commodity markets continue to evolve, effective risk management and diversified investment strategies are becoming increasingly important for businesses and investors alike, according to the organisers.Praveena Rai, MD and CEO, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, said the exchange attempts to encourage wider adoption of commodities for hedging price risk and promote commodity as a prudent investment avenue, thereby strengthening India’s commodity market ecosystem.Powerful convergenceThe conclave will provide a unique opportunity for stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to come together and discuss the future of commodity and financial markets on such a large scale for the first time, she said.Commodities are increasingly gaining prominence as an important asset class within diversified investment portfolios. As investors seek protection against inflation, market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainties, commodity derivatives offer an efficient avenue for gaining exposure to underlying commodity markets.Ajay Garg, Alternate President, Commodity & Capital Market Participants Association of India, said India’s commodity ​markets are witnessing a powerful convergence of ​expanding retail participation and ​a deeper institutional conviction. ​This momentum is reshaping ​the markets into more ​inclusive engines of wealth creation, he said.Sushil Kothari, President, Bharat Metal Exchange, said as price volatility is a given constant, MSMEs have to adopt and evolve to address price risk. Price benchmarking and hedging are a must have tools not only to sustain growth but also to be profitable, he said.Published on July 30, 2026