The Nickel Futures contracts expiring on 20th May 2026 are classified as compulsory delivery contracts 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 15th May 2026 to avoid physical delivery risk.

Important Instructions:

• Nickel Futures contracts must be closed before the start of the tender period to prevent delivery obligations.
• Any open positions after 9:00 PM on 15th May 2026 may be squared off by our risk management team.
• Please ensure timely closure of positions to avoid physical settlement.
• To check applicable margin requirements, use our MCX Margin Calculator.

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