A derivative is a securitized contract whose value is dependent upon one or more underlying assets. Its price is determined by fluctuations in that asset.

An economic derivative is a financial contract where payouts depend on future economic indicators. It helps manage risk and speculate on economic forecasts.

India's markets regulator has proposed lowering position limits for equity stock derivatives and tightening rules for index derivatives, in a bid to further reduce the build-up of risk in these ...