NCDEX launches weather derivatives for traders to hedge against rainfall fluctuations in Mumbai, starting May 29.

NCDEX launches RAINMUMBAI, India's first weather futures contract for farmers and utilities to hedge against rainfall variability.

MUMBAI: NCDEX on Wednesday said India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract will start trading on May 29. Christened RainMumbai, this derivatives product could be…

NCDEX has launched Indias first exchange-traded weather derivative contract, RAINMUMBAI, allowing traders and businesses to hedge against rainfall variability during the monsoon…

NCDEX launches weather derivatives for traders to hedge against rainfall fluctuations in Mumbai, starting May 29.

The new RAINMUMBAI contract covers the monsoon months and makes a payout based on the occurrence and magnitude of predefined weather conditions. It’s different from insurance.