Scheme for the introduction of Exchange Traded Interest Rate Futures

Press Release
Securities and Exchange Board of India
Jun 17, 2009
PR No.: 191/2009

PR No.191/2009

Scheme for the introduction of Exchange Traded Interest Rate Futures

The Report of the RBI-SEBI Standing Technical Committee on Exchange Traded Interest Rate Futures is placed on the websites of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Report details the scheme for the introduction of Exchange Traded Interest Rate Futures (10-year Notional Coupon-bearing GoI security futures contract), jointly agreed upon by RBI and SEBI.

Eligible exchanges desirous of offering Interest Rate Futures (10-year Notional Coupon-bearing GoI security futures contract) may apply to SEBI after fulfilling the conditions mentioned in the Report.

 

Mumbai

June 17, 2009