Near-month contracts of all the following base metals which are expiring on 31st January are due for compulsory delivery on MCX. Aluminium Nickel Copper Lead Zinc These contracts come under the staggered delivery tender period 5 days prior to the expiry date. Please square off your positions before 10:00 PM on 21st January 2022 failing which our risk team will be squaring off your position to avoid physical delivery.