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It includes introduction to commodity markets (evolution, significance, derivatives, international markets, regulatory framework), exchange market operations (risk management, clearing and settlement systems, technology in derivatives trading), fundamental analysis of commodities (bullion, base metals, energy, major agricultural commodities, exotics, technical analysis), commodity derivatives (futures, risk management, options on futures, investments, case studies) etc.,

Paper Pattern: Out of given 8 questions, candidatea are required to attempt any 5. Each of the question carries equally 20 marks each. Each of the questions is long answer type questions and may or may not have sub-divisions. For 100 marks, time allotted is 3 hours.

Key Points: Up to date information should be gathered and produced in the paper. This gives and edge over the others. Case studies should be properly judged and clearly depicted. There is a pattern of equal distribution of marks within the units. Repeated questions may be expected but they can be of different context and content.