Percolation Of Commodity Futures Market To The Grass Root Level In A Developing Country Like India- A Comparative Study On Telangana Farmers & Rubber Growers

Abstract

The purpose of this research paper is to identify the factors fostering or impeding the percolation of the Commodity Futures Market to the marginal or small farmers in a developing country like India and to compare it with the small growers of an efficient rubber market where participation had been achieved indirectly. The information gathered during the data collection, discussions and interview with the officials  construed important implications and the model will help the Government in alleviating the condition of farmers and make them participate if not directly at least indirectly in futures market and  reap the benefits of risk management through hedging and price discovery.