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BSE waives fees for commodity derivatives, EGR segments
BSE has announced a full waiver of registration processing fees and annual maintenance charges for Authorised Persons in the Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) segments, effective immediately. The waiver covers…
BSE has announced a full waiver of registration processing fees and annual maintenance charges for Authorised Persons in the Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) segments, effective immediately. The waiver covers both new registrations and renewals for existing Authorised Persons.
The move is aimed at boosting participation in these segments by reducing the cost burden on intermediaries. BSE has not specified any end date for the waiver, indicating it may be a permanent measure to enhance liquidity and market depth.
Authorised Persons are key market intermediaries who facilitate trading for clients. The waiver is expected to encourage more entities to register and offer commodity and gold receipt trading services, potentially increasing volumes on the exchange.
Indian Opinion Analysis
BSE's fee waiver mirrors a broader trend among Indian exchanges to cut costs for intermediaries in less liquid segments. Commodity derivatives and EGRs have struggled for traction compared to equity derivatives, partly due to high upfront costs for smaller brokers. The waiver could help narrow the gap between BSE and its larger rival NSE in these segments. Traders and investors in bullion and agri-commodities stand to benefit if more Authorised Persons start offering these products. The next metric to watch is the monthly turnover data for these segments over the next three quarters.
Source: bseindia.com
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