India’s market regulator approves derivatives trading on a newly launched stock index designed to be easier for foreign investors to access. The index, launched last August, tracks 150 stocks chosen based on factors that support foreign investment accessibility. According to the reports, index construction takes into account considerations that are commonly considered by major global benchmark providers, such as MSCI, when selecting and maintaining index constituents. The approval clears the way for derivatives linked to the gauge, expanding the set of investable instruments tied to the index. While the sources describe the index’s foreign-oriented selection approach and note its launch timing, they do not provide additional details on the exact derivatives contract specifications or the trading timeline beyond the regulator’s clearance. Overall, the decision reflects regulators’ efforts to broaden market access and deepen derivatives offerings linked to benchmarks aligned with international participation.