Kathmandu, Nepal
Abbreviation
DCX
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Region
Asia
Product Types
Agricultural, Bullion, Base Metals, Energy
Derivative and Commodity Exchange Nepal Ltd. (DCX) is a commodity exchange based in Kathmandu, Nepal, offering derivatives contracts for agricultural commodities, bullion (gold, silver), base metals, and energy products. DCX serves Nepal's commodity market participants including traders, producers, and investors seeking hedging instruments. Nepal's commodity exchanges operate in a relatively nascent market environment, with regulatory oversight by the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection.
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