Publications

MCX Certified Commodity Professional (MCCP)

Price: Rs 1,500

MCX Certified Commodity Professional (MCCP) is the ideal beginner’s programme for pursuing a career in the commodities derivatives market. The course is designed to provide the necessary inputs required to get the participants well acquainted with the modalities of the commodities derivatives market in India. It covers the entire gamut of commodities derivatives market, thereby providing enough domain knowledge and professional expertise.

An Insight into the Commodity Derivative Markets

(Two Volumes)

Price: Rs 2,000

This book, An Insight into the Commodity Derivative Markets, is beneficial for everyone who aspires to be a professional in commodity markets and also for those who are looking for opportunities in commodity market operations and wish to make a career in the commodity market. This two-volume book will go a long way in fulfilling their aspirations.

A Primer on Currency Futures

Price: Rs 250

There are aspects to exchange-traded currency derivatives that require explanation and comprehension. This primer is intended to assist in bridging the knowledge gap in sections of the market. It provides valuable information on the currency market. It also describes risk management and investment strategies using currency futures and provides information on market operations in currency exchanges. This primer is a venture of MCX Stock Exchange, the new generation stock exchange, along with FTKMC and FEDAI.

Manual on Price Risk Management in the Metals Sector

Price: Rs 500

The commodity derivatives market is growing at a phenomenal pace, opening new avenues for various participants in the ecosystem. To facilitate understanding of the factors affecting commodities, FTKMC has introduced a manual on base metals. This manual serves as a reference guide for the market participants.

A Beginner's Guide to Power Trading

Price: Rs 200

The concept of power trading led to the evolution of a common electricity trading platform, which ensured equitable, transparent, and efficient trading of electricity. To understand the finer nuances of the electricity sector, especially its evolution from a monolith entity to one enabling competition, FTKMC has come up with this manual, which will benefit all those who evince an interest in power trading and the subsequent development of the power exchange platform.

A Primer on Carbon Credits

Price: Rs 150

The recent surge in carbon credits trading activities is an indication of how the emissions trading industry is going to shape up in the years to come. Before trying to understand the intricacies of various carbon instruments, it is necessary to understand the uniqueness of carbon as a commodity. This primer discusses the Kyoto Protocol, the international treaty addressing issues to combat climate change, and the various mechanisms that have given birth to a market for carbon credits.

Manual on Price Risk Management in Gold

Price: Rs 500

Its rarity and physical properties have made Gold one of the most prized of earth’s natural resources. It has also been one of the most preferred asset classes for investment and trade.  FTKMC has introduced a Bullion manual with the objective of providing the market participants relevant information on gold. This manual will help to understand the various factors that affect the gold equilibrium and its effect on market sentiments. This book showcases prospects and perspectives in the bullion market.

FINANCIAL LITERACY DIARY

Price: Rs 500

Financial Literacy assumes significance in the context of financial markets emerging as an important aspect of the global and domestic economies. It is in this background financial literacy initiatives assumed the stature of national level programmes in several countries, including India. Knowledge and awareness on the functioning of financial markets will greatly enhance the scope and level of investor participation, thus greatly enriching the significance of financial markets. It is with this objective that FTKMC published Financial Literacy Diary. The publication could serve as a diary, a source of reference, and above all a facility to record investments and update information.

BACK TO THE FUTURE
ROOTS OF COMMODITY TRADE IN INDIA

Price: Rs 999

This book is the first study on the antiquity of commodity trade in India. Contrary to popular belief in the industry, commodity trade in India goes back centuries. This work explores ancient Indian history and the information it provides on commodity trade, contemporary prices, marketplaces, traders and trade routes, measurement systems, and state regulation of such trade. The study takes into account ancient Indian literature, archaeological evidence, and inscriptions that record commodity trade and price regulation for the entire period of Indian history, particularly from the 6th century BCE onwards.

This book also refers to numerous secondary sources on trade practices in ancient and early medieval India, and utilizes cartographic tools for plotting the spread of commodities and their trade in various parts of ancient and medieval India.