Onboarding of NSE Empaneled Refiners for Supply of Silver in Commodity Derivatives Segment
NSE circular NSE/COM/75471 · 30 Jul 2026
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The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has expanded its silver delivery ecosystem by allowing refiners already empaneled under the NSE Refiner Standards (NRS) for Gold to supply silver for the settlement of NSE silver derivative contracts. These refiners must ensure that all silver bars and coins meet the Exchange's specific requirements regarding purity, weight, dimensions, markings, packaging, and traceability. While this onboarding facilitates participation, refiners remain obligated to comply with all statutory, regulatory, and quality assurance standards, including responsible sourcing and BIS requirements. The NSE retains the authority to approve, suspend, or withdraw refiner status based on risk or compliance considerations. The circular also specifies the applicable making charges for various silver futures products, effective immediately.
What you must do
- Ensure all silver bars and coins supplied for settlement conform to NSE product specifications.
Key dates
- Effective from
- 30 Jul 2026
Document text
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Circular
| Department: COMMODITY DERIVATIVES | |
|---|---|
| Download Ref No: NSE/COM/75471 | Date: July 30, 2026 |
| Circular Ref. No: 48/2026 |
All Members,
Onboarding of NSE Empaneled Refiners for Supply of Silver in Commodity Derivatives Segment.
This is in continuation to the NSE Circular No. NSE/COM/73215 dated March 10, 2026, with respect to amendment of NSE Refiner Standards for Gold conforming to BIS Standards.
In order to facilitate efficient participation of refiners in the silver delivery ecosystem and to strengthen the physical settlement framework for silver contracts, NSE has decided to permit refiners already empaneled under the NSE Refiner Standards (NRS) for Gold Bars and Coins conforming to BIS Standards to supply silver for settlement of NSE Silver derivative contracts, subject to fulfilment of the applicable silver quality specifications prescribed by the Exchange in their product specifications.
The onboarded refiners shall ensure that all silver bars and coins supplied for settlement conform to the applicable NSE product specifications, including the prescribed standards relating to purity, weight, dimensions, markings, packaging, traceability and other operational requirements notified by the Exchange from time to time.
NSE reserves the right to approve, reject, suspend or withdraw the onboarding of any refiner based on regulatory, operational, risk management, compliance or any other considerations deemed appropriate by the Exchange. The Exchange may also seek additional information, conduct inspections or require further documentation from the refiner, whenever considered necessary.
The onboarding of a refiner for silver bars and coins shall not exempt the refiner from complying with any applicable statutory, regulatory or Exchange requirements, including responsible sourcing, BIS standards, quality assurance and audit requirements prescribed by the Exchange from time to time.
The making charges for silver bars/ coins supplied through these refiners shall be as below, exclusive of applicable taxes, levies, and other charges, if any.
| Product | Making Charges |
|---|---|
| Silver Futures (30kgs) | Nil |
| Silver Mini Futures (5kgs) | Rs. 400/- per bar of 1kg |
| Silver 100 grams Futures | Rs. 400/- per bar of 100 grams |
This circular shall come into force with immediate effect.
For and on behalf of National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Khushal Shah Associate Vice President
| Toll Free No | Email id |
|---|---|
| 1800-266-0050 (Option 1) | msm@nse.co.in |
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Source details
- Source
- National Stock Exchange of India
- Type
- circular
- Published by source
- 30 Jul 2026
- Document number
- NSE/COM/75471
- Issuing division
- COMMODITY DERIVATIVES
- Effective date
- 30 Jul 2026
- Coverage area
- securities