NSE Launches Dated Brent Crude Oil Futures with S&P Global Energy
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is set to launch dated Brent Crude oil futures in collaboration with S&P Global Energy. The initiative aims to introduce exchange-traded derivatives based on Platts physical spot market benchmarks, with the Dated Brent Crude Oil (Platts) Futures contracts scheduled for an official launch on April 13, 2026.
The integration of Platts benchmarks will enable domestic market participants to access international reference prices through a regulated platform. The proposed contracts are aimed at a wide range of participants, including refiners, importers, traders, financial institutions, and investors seeking exposure to global crude oil markets.
NSE has received regulatory approval for the launch, with S&P Global Energy serving as the provider of benchmark data and pricing for these contracts. According to Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer at NSE, the collaboration marks a key step in strengthening India's commodity derivatives ecosystem.