Near-month contracts of all the following base metals, which are expiring on the 31st December, are due for compulsory delivery on MCX. Aluminum, Alumini, Nickel, Copper, Lead, Lead mini, Zinc, Zinc mini and Steelrebar are contracts that come under the staggered delivery tender period 3 days prior to the expiry date. Please square off your positions before 9:00 PM on 28th December 2025, failing which our risk team will be squaring off your position to avoid physical delivery.