MCX, NISM launch centre to strengthen India’s commodity market skills
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX) and the Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Global Commodity
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX) and the Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Global Commodity Conclave 2026 to establish the MC NISM Centre for Commodity Markets, a dedicated platform focused on strengthening professional capability, research and responsible participation in India’s commodity markets.Housed at NISM, it will combine MCX’s industry and market expertise with NISM’s academic infrastructure and research capabilities. As India’s commodity markets become more sophisticated and globally integrated, the initiative fulfils a need for specialised skills, research, and market awareness.The core focus areas include capacity building and professional development, applied research, investor awareness, and academic engagement. Its programmes will be helpful for market participants, corporates, investors and the wider academic community. It will emphasise practical knowledge and informed participation.The key objective is to sharpen the understanding of commodity derivatives and their role in managing market risks.
The training programmes will cover multiple issues, including hedging, corporate risk management, ethical conduct, suitability, compliance and good market practices.It will also conduct research and draft policy and white papers. A slew of faculty development programmes, doctoral fellowships, visiting scholar initiatives, and academic symposia will help build a sustained talent pipeline.MCX will contribute its domain expertise and aid in content development, instructional design and assessment development, helping break down market knowledge into structured learning programmes with clear outcomes.Sashi Krishnan, Director, Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) said, “The development of commodity markets rests on research that is rigorous, current, and grounded in the realities of the Indian market as well as on a steady supply of well-trained professionals. NISM's mandate is centred on capacity building for the securities markets.
As commodity trading grows more intr.icate, with new products, wider market linkages, and a regulatory framework that continues to evolve, the case for dedicated research only grows stronger. NISM-MCX Centre for Commodity Markets is a direct expression of that commitment, built to strengthen the knowledge base on which this market depends. NISM welcomes the Multi Commodity Exchange of India as a partner in this initiative and looks forward to the depth its market expertise will bring to our research and capacity building. Through focused research, considered policy analysis, and structured training, the Centre will help regulators, market participants, and professionals engage with India's commodity markets with greater clarity and confidence.”Praveena Rai, MD and CEO, MCX said, “An efficient commodity market relies fundamentally on informed and skilled market participants.
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