SEBI Engages GST Council to Boost Commodity Markets, Eyes Single Investor Fund

• SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey is engaging with the GST Council to resolve GST issues in commodity trading.
• GST clarity aims to unlock market participation, boost agriculture/non-agriculture commodities, and improve liquidity.
• SEBI is examining a proposal for a single Investor Protection Fund (IPF) across all exchange products.
• Focus on targeted investor awareness for commodity derivatives, including farmers, FPOs, exporters, and MSMEs.
• Reviewing Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRS) framework due to low uptake and GST challenges; nickel lot size reduced.

Why It Matters: SEBI actively working to resolve GST hurdles, simplify investor protection, and deepen commodity markets.