Near-month contracts of all the following base metals, which are expiring on the 28th of February, are due for compulsory delivery on MCX. Aluminum, Nickel, Copper, Lead, and Zinc are contracts that 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 February 2023, failing which our risk team will be squaring off your position to avoid physical delivery.