Base Metals Expiry - 31st August 2026 (Compulsory Delivery Contracts)

The Aluminum, Alumini, Copper, Lead, Lead Mini, Zinc, Zinc Mini and Steel Rebar contracts expiring on 31st August 2026 fall under the compulsory delivery category on MCX.

These contracts enter the staggered delivery tender period 3 days prior to expiry and must be squared off before 9:00 PM on 26th August 2026 to avoid physical delivery risk.

Important Instructions:

• Ensure all open positions are closed before the start of the tender period to avoid physical delivery obligations.
• Any open positions after 9:00 PM on 26th August 2026 may be squared off by our risk management team.
• Please plan your trades accordingly and close positions well before the cut-off time.
• To check applicable margin requirements, use our MCX Margin Calculator.

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