November 2, 2026

Section 18A. Contracts in Derivative – The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

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18A. Contracts in derivative.

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, contracts in derivative shall be legal and valid if such contracts are—(a) traded on a recognised stock exchange; (b) settled on the clearing house of the recognised stock exchange, in accordance with the rules and bye-laws of such stock exchange.