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Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday launched 'Silver 100' futures contracts, enabling retail investors and small jewellers to gain exposure to silver in quantities as low as 100 grams, expanding access to a market previously dominated by larger institutional players.
The new contract adds to MCX's existing silver futures lineup of 30 kg, 5 kg and 1 kg contracts, and monthly options in 30 kg and 5 kg denominations.  Clearing and settlement will be handled by the Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited (MCXCCL).
"The Silver 100 futures contract helps businesses in India's silver industry protect themselves against price volatility," said Praveena Rai, Managing Director and CEO of MCX in a regulatory filing.
"Local jewellery businesses can now hedge or take delivery in quantities that are better aligned with their inventory needs."
The smaller denomination is designed to reduce capital requirements for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and retail participants, whi

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The new contract adds to MCX's existing silver futures lineup of 30 kg, 5 kg and 1 kg contracts, and monthly options in 30 kg and 5 kg denominations

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Against this backdrop, Bernstein has trimmed exposure to consumption-downgrading staples and autos to Underweight given inflation headwinds, limited policy support.

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Analysts at Axis Securities have identified Adani Total Gas, Exide Industries and AIA Engineering as 3 stocks with a decisive breakout on the weekly charts.

Top stocks to buy this week: Axis Securities recommends AIA Engineering, Adani Total Gas and Exide Industries for up to 21% likely upside.

CLSA found that most SaaS companies have either maintained or increased their revenue and margin guidance for the upcoming fiscal year and beaten consensus EPS

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SBI's FY26 annual report highlights the lender's strong asset quality, healthy capital ratios, robust deposits and valuable subsidiaries

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The exchange said the changes are aimed at ensuring a smoother and more consistent end-of-day transition between cash and derivatives markets

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