Near-month contracts of all the following base metals, which are expiring on the 31st of January, 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 23rd January 2023, failing which our risk team will be squaring off your position to avoid physical delivery.