Special margins levied on NCDEX's June potato contract

Special margins which were earlier levied on May and June contracts of potato has been extended to  July contract of potato which is traded on National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange.

A total margin of 35% was earlier added on the long side, 15% is the additional cash margin and 20% is the special cash margin. While, on the short side an additional cash margin of 15% is levied, which is now applicable to the July contract as well. This is effective from 24 April.

The circular said that this has been done to avoid arbitrage opportunities between MCX and NCDEX.