NSE to launch Brent Crude Futures from April 13, expands energy derivatives portfolio

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a strategic partnership with S&P Global Energy (Platts) to introduce NSE Dated Brent Crude (Platts) futures, set to begin trading on April 13, 2026.

This move marks a significant expansion of NSE’s energy segment offerings.

Following SEBI’s recent approval, NSE is also set to roll out Indian natural gas contracts in the coming quarter, signaling the exchange’s commitment to broadening its energy derivatives portfolio.

Currently, NSE holds a 16% market share in WTI crude contracts and aims to increase it to over 30% in the next contract expiry, as cited by Angel One. With the introduction of Brent crude and natural gas futures, NSE expects to strengthen its presence in the energy derivatives market and attract a wider base of participants.

While MCX continues to dominate the commodity market, NSE’s strategic expansion is likely to intensify competition and boost trading volumes in the energy segment.