Commodity exchanges in India allow trading of various commodities including precious metals, agricultural products, and energy sources. The Forward Markets Commission (FMC) regulates 22 commodity exchanges across India, including major exchanges like Multi Commodity Exchange and National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange. The FMC advises the government, monitors trading conditions, collects market information, and ensures transparency and risk management in commodity exchanges. Commodity exchanges provide a platform for buyers and sellers to trade standardized futures and options contracts on various commodities.