Eggs, potato on the menu as BSE, NSE turn aggressive in commodity futures

While NSE is exploring 8-10 new agri-commodities, BSE is eyeing as many as 15, most of which aren't traded on any other online derivative exchange in India

Stock exchanges, which were thus far competing among themselves in the financial markets space, are now turning aggressive in commodity derivatives as well. The two major bourses, the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange, launched commodity derivatives only last October. But within a matter of six months, they are now looking at several untapped opportunities in agri-commodities, while planning to enter non-agri commodities, such as metal contracts as well. 

NSE is exploring 8-10 new agri-commodities including eggs, potato, tur and urad. According to sources, potato may come first, as the exchange has established cold storage and other ecosystems. Egg