NCDEX has announced India’s first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract, “RAINMUMBAI”, aimed at helping market participants hedge risks arising from monsoon rainfall fluctuations. The contract, based on IMD rainfall data and developed with IIT Bombay, seeks to create a regulated framework for managing climate-linked financial risks across sectors.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.