Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Launches Sensex Futures & Options Trading on India INX

Gandhinagar, February 3 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday inaugurated the trading of Sensex Futures and Options (F&O) contracts at the India International Exchange (India INX) located in GIFT City.

In a ceremonial event, CM Patel rang the opening bell to mark the launch of US dollar-denominated Sensex F&O contracts at India INX. Speaking on the occasion, Patel emphasized that this initiative would simplify investment in Indian markets for global investors and bring Indian financial markets closer to the global investment ecosystem.

“This development will further strengthen India’s position as it moves towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Patel stated.

Boost for Global Investors and Indian Financial Markets

India INX Managing Director and CEO Vijay Krishnamurthy highlighted that investors worldwide can now hedge, trade, and invest in India’s most trusted index directly in US dollars through the India INX platform at GIFT City.

“This will allow seamless access for global investors to India’s financial markets,” Krishnamurthy added.

BSE Ltd's Managing Director and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy noted that this initiative is a significant step toward realizing PM Modi’s vision of making GIFT City a pricing hub for currencies, commodities, futures, and equity markets.

The launch of Sensex F&O trading at India INX is expected to enhance liquidity, attract international investors, and position India’s financial sector on a global scale.