All near-month Base Metal contracts expiring on 30th January 2026, including Aluminum, Alumini, Copper, Lead, Lead Mini, Zinc, Zinc Mini, and Steel Rebar, fall under the compulsory delivery category on MCX.

These contracts enter the staggered delivery tender period starting 3 days before expiry, and positions must be squared off before 9:00 PM on 27th January 2026 to avoid the risk of physical delivery.

Important Instructions:

• These contracts must be closed before the tender period begins to avoid compulsory delivery.

• Any open positions after 9:00 PM on 27th January 2026 may be squared off by our risk management team.

• Please monitor your positions closely and close them in time.

• For margin details, refer to the MCX Margin Calculator.

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