The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), on October 14, 2026, has announced the re-triggering of the 2.5% Event-Based Additional Surveillance Margin (E-ASM) based on high-low price variation, calculated as \([(High-Low)/Low] \times 100\), for specified commodity contracts.
The 2.5% E-ASM will apply to all running and yet-to-be-launched contracts in Guar Gum, Guar Seed, Turmeric, and Jeera (including Jeera Mini). The trigger date for Guar Gum, Guar Seed and Turmeric is October 14, 2026, under both the 5-day (10%) and 10-day (15%) movement criteria. For Jeera, including Jeera Mini, the trigger applies under the 10-day (15%) movement criterion from October 14, 2026.
The E-ASM will remain applicable until November 5, 2026. No E-ASM trigger is specified for Barley, Castor Seed or Coriander in the circular. All other applicable margins will continue to be levied as prescribed.
[NCDEX Circular No. NCDEX/SURVEILLANCE & INVESTIGATION-094/2026]
