SEBI plans to let banks, pension funds, and FPIs trade non‑agricultural derivatives, boosting market liquidity.

• The regulator will engage the government to permit banks and pension funds to participate in commodity trading markets.
• SEBI considers allowing FPIs to trade non‑cash settled, non‑agricultural derivatives, expanding institutional involvement in India.
• Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange rose 4.2% after the announcement, reflecting investor optimism in the market.