Types of Commodity Products
Futures Are Available On The Following Commodities At Present.
Bullion |
Gold and Silver |
Oil & Oil Seeds |
*Castor seeds, Soy Seeds, Castor Oil, Refined Soy Oil, Soymeal, Crude Palm Oil |
Cotton seed, Oilcake, Cottonseed, Mentha Oil |
Spices |
Black Pepper, Red Chilli, Jeera, Turmeric, Cardamom, Coriander |
Metals |
Copper, Nickel, Steel, Zinc, Aluminium and Lead |
Fibre |
Kapas, Cotton |
Pulses |
Chana |
Cereals |
Wheat, Maize |
Energy |
Crude Oil, Natural Gas |
Others |
Rubber, Sugar, Gur |
Note: The above list may not show all Commodities as the exchanges continue to add new products
Contract Specifications for Gold
Specifications |
Gold |
Gold Mini |
Gold Guinea |
Description |
GOLDMMMYY |
GOLDMMMYY |
GOLDGUINEAMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
16th day of contract launch month. If the 16th day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
6th day of contract launch month. If the 6th day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
Last Trading Day |
5th day of the contract expiry month. If the 5th day is a holiday, then the preceding working day. |
5th day of the contract expiry month. If the 5th day is a holiday, then the preceding working day. |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday, then the preceding working day. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Mondays through Friday. |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m. |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m. |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m. |
Trading Unit |
1 kg |
100 grams |
8 grams |
Quotation/ Base Value |
10 grams |
10 grams |
8 grams |
Maximum Order Size |
10 Kg |
10 Kg |
10 Kg |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
Re. 1 per 10 grams |
Re. 1 per 10 grams |
Re. 1 per 8 grams |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Minimum 5% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre(s) |
Designated clearinghouse facilities at Ahmedabad. |
At designated Clearing House facilities at Ahmedabad and at additional delivery centres in Mumbai and Delhi/ New Delhi for procedure please refer to circular no. MCX/198/2005. |
Designated Clearing House facilities at Ahmedabad and additional delivery centres at New Delhi and Mumbai. |
Tender Period |
1st to 6th day of the contract expiry month except for Saturdays, Sundays and Trading Holidays. |
1st to 6th day of the contract expiry month except for Saturdays, Sundays and Trading Holidays. |
5 preceding working days before the contract expiry month. |
Delivery Period |
1st to 6th day of the contract expiry month except for Saturdays, Sundays and Trading Holidays. |
1st to 6th day of the contract expiry month except for Saturdays, Sundays and Trading Holidays. |
Two working days after the contract expiry. |
Daily Price Limits |
The base price limit will be 3%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9% In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% beyond the maximum permitted limit, and inform the Commission immediately |
The base price limit will be 3%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9% In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% informed to the Regulator immediately. |
The base price limit will be 3%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9% In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% informed to Regulator immediately. |
Contract Specifications for Silver
Specifications |
Silver |
Silver Mini |
Silver Micro |
Description |
SILVERMMMYY |
SILVERM MMYY |
SILVERMICMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
16th day of contract launch month. If the 16th day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
16th day of contract launch month. If the 16th day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
Last Trading Day |
5th day of the contract expiry month. If the 5th day is a holiday, then the preceding working day. |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday, then the preceding working day. |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday, then the preceding working day. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Mondays through Friday. |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m. |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m. |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m. |
Trading Unit |
30 Kg |
5 Kg |
1 Kg |
Quotation/ Base Value |
1 Kg |
1 Kg |
1 Kg |
Maximum Order Size |
600 Kg |
600 Kg |
600 Kg |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
Re. 1 per Kg |
Re. 1 per 10 Kg |
Re. 1 per Kg |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Minimum 5% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre(s) |
Ahmedabad at designated Clearing House facilities. |
Ahmedabad at designated Clearing House facilities. |
Ahmedabad at designated Clearing House facilities. |
Tender Day |
1st to 6th day of the contract expiry month except for Saturdays, Sundays and Trading Holidays. |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
Tender & Delivery Period |
1st to 6th day of the contract expiry month except for Saturdays, Sundays and Trading Holidays. |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% beyond the maximum permitted limit, and inform the commission immediately. |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9% In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% beyond the maximum permitted limit, and inform the commission immediately. |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9% In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% beyond the maximum permitted limit, and inform the commission immediately. |
Contract Specifications for Crude Oil
Specifications |
Crude Oil |
Crude Oil Mini |
Description |
CRUDEOILMMMYY |
CRUDEOILMMMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
As per the Contract Launch Calendar. |
As per the Contract Launch Calendar. |
Last Trading Day |
As per the Contract Launch Calendar. |
As per the Contract Launch Calendar. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m. |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m. |
Trading Unit |
100 barrels |
10 barrels |
Quotation/ Base Value |
Rs. Per barrel |
Rs. Per barrel |
Maximum Order Size |
10,000 barrels |
10,000 barrels |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
Re. 1 |
Re. 1 |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre(s) |
Port installation at Mumbai/ JNPT port. |
Port installation at Mumbai/ JNPT port. |
Tender Day |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
Tender & Delivery Period |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3%.and informed to the Regulator immediately. |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3%. and informed the Regulator immediately. |
Contract Specifications for Natural Gas
Specifications |
Natural Gas |
Description |
NATURALGASMMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
As per the Contract Launch Calendar. |
Last Trading Day |
As per the Contract Launch Calendar. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m.* based on US daylight saving time period. |
Trading Unit |
1250 mmBtu |
Quotation/ Base Value |
Rs. per mmBtu |
Maximum Order Size |
20,000 mmBtu |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
10 paise (0.10 rupees) |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre(s) |
Hazira Hub |
Tender Day |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
Tender & Delivery Period |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9% In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% and informed to the regulator immediately |
Contract Specifications for Mentha Oil
Specifications |
Mentha Oil |
Description |
MENTHAOILMMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
Last Trading Day |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday, then the preceding working day. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. |
Trading Unit |
360 kg (2 drums) |
Quotation/ Base Value |
I Kg |
Maximum Order Size |
18000 kg (100 drums) |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
10 paise |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre(s) |
At Exchange, designated warehouse at Chandausi |
Tender Period |
Last five working days of the contract expiry and 1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
* Delivery period (including delivery pay-out of Commodities) |
Three working days after the expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
DPL shall have two slabs - Initial and Enhanced Slab. Once the initial slab limit of 3% is reached in any contract, then after a period of 15 minutes, this limit shall be increased further by an enhanced slab of 1%, only in that contract. The trading shall be permitted during the 15 minutes period within the initial slab limit. After the DPL is enhanced, trades shall be permitted throughout the day within the enhanced total DPL of 4%. |
Contract Specifications for Cotton
Specifications |
Cotton |
Description |
COTTONMMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
Last Trading Day |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday, then the preceding working day. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 \ 9.30 p.m. |
Trading Unit |
25 bales |
Quotation/ Base Value |
Rs. Per bale (of 170 Kg) |
Maximum Order Size |
1200 bales |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
Rs.10 |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Basic Delivery Centre |
Rajkot (Gujarat) |
Tender Period |
Last five working days of the contract expiry and 1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
* Delivery period (including delivery pay-out of Commodities) |
Two working days after the expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
DPL shall have two slabs - Initial and Enhanced Slab. Once the initial slab limit of 3% is reached in any contract, then after a period of 15 minutes, this limit shall be increased further by an enhanced slab of 1%, only in that contract. The trading shall be permitted during the 15 minutes period within the initial slab limit. After the DPL is enhanced, trades shall be permitted throughout the day within the enhanced total DPL of 4%. |
Contract Specifications for Cardamom
Specifications |
CARDAMOMMMYY |
Description |
COTTONMMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
The contract launch date shall be the 16th day of the contract launch month. If the 16th day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
Last Trading Day |
15th of the contract expiry month. If the 15th is a holiday, then the preceding working day. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Trading Unit |
100 KG (1 quintal) |
Quotation/ Base Value |
Rs. per Kg |
Maximum Order Size |
5000 KG (50 quintals) |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
10 paisa per Kg |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre |
At Exchange, designated warehouse at Vandanmedu in Idukki Dist. of Kerala State |
Tender Period |
Last 10 days (including expiry day) of the contract and 1st working day after expiry of the contract. |
* Delivery period (including delivery pay-out of Commodities) |
Last 10 days (including expiry day) of the contract and 2 working days after expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
DPL shall have two slabs - Initial and Enhanced Slab. Once the initial slab limit of 3% is reached in any contract, then after a period of 15 minutes, this limit shall be increased further by enhanced slab of 1%, only in that contract. The trading shall be permitted during the 15 minutes’ period within the initial slab limit. After the DPL is enhanced, trades shall be permitted throughout the day within the enhanced total DPL of 4%. |
Contract Specifications for Aluminium
Specifications |
Aluminium |
Aluminium Mini |
Description |
ALUMINIUMMMMYY |
ALUMINIMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
Last Trading Day |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday or Saturday, then the preceding working day. |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday or Saturday, then the preceding working day. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m.* based on US daylight saving time period |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m.* based on US daylight saving time period |
Trading Unit |
5 Tons |
1 MT |
Quotation/ Base Value |
1 kg |
Rs. per kg |
Maximum Order Size |
150 MT |
150 MT |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
5 paise per kg |
5 paise |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre(s) |
Exchange designated warehouse at Bhiwandi |
Exchange designated warehouse at Bhiwandi |
Tender Period |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
Tender & Delivery Period |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% informed to the Regulator immediately |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% informed to the Regulator immediately. |
Contract Specifications for Copper
Specifications |
Copper |
Copper Mini |
Description |
COPPERMMMYY |
COPPERMMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
Last Trading Day |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday or Saturday, then the preceding working day. |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday or Saturday, then the preceding working day. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m. |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m. |
Trading Unit |
1 MT |
250 kilograms |
Quotation/ Base Value |
1 kg |
1 kg |
Maximum Order Size |
70 MT |
70 MT |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
5 paise per kg |
5 paise |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre(s) |
Within 20 kilometres outside Mumbai octroi limit. |
Within 20 kilometres outside Mumbai octroi limit. |
Tender Period |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
Tender & Delivery Period |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (i.e 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% beyond the maximum permitted limit, and inform the Commission immediately. |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed upto 6% without any cooling off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed upto 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (i.e 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% and inform the Commission immediately. |
Contract Specifications for Lead
Specifications |
Lead |
Lead Mini |
Description |
LEADMMMYY |
LEADMINIMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
Last Trading Day |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday or Saturday, then the preceding working day. |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday or Saturday, then the preceding working day. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m.* based on US daylight saving time period |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m.* based on US daylight saving time period |
Trading Unit |
5 Tons |
1 MT |
Quotation/ Base Value |
Rs. per kg |
Rs. per kg |
Maximum Order Size |
100 tons |
100 tons |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
5 paise per kg |
5 paise per kg |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre(s) |
Within 20 kilometres outside Mumbai octroi limit. |
Within 20 kilometres outside Mumbai octroi limit. |
Tender Day |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
Tender & Delivery Period |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3%. informed the Regulator immediately. |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% informed to the Regulator immediately. |
Contract Specifications for Nickel
Specifications |
Nickel |
Nickel Mini |
Description |
NICKELMMMYY |
NICKELMMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
Last Trading Day |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday or Saturday, then the preceding working day. |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday or Saturday, then the preceding working day. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m.* based on US daylight saving time period |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m.* based on US daylight saving time period |
Trading Unit |
250 Kg |
100 Kg |
Quotation/ Base Value |
1 Kg |
1 Kg |
Maximum Order Size |
24 MT |
24 MT |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
10 paise per kg |
10 paise per kg |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 5% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Minimum 5% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre(s) |
Within 20 kilometres outside Mumbai octroi limit. |
Within 20 kilometres outside Mumbai octroi limit. |
Tender Day |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
Tender & Delivery Period |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% informed to the Regulator immediately. |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% informed to the Regulator immediately. |
Contract Specifications for Zinc
Specifications |
Zinc |
Zinc Mini |
Description |
ZINCMMMYY |
ZINCMINIMMYY |
Contract Listing |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contracts are available as per the Contract LaunchCalendar. |
Contract Start Day |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
1st day of contract launch month. If 1st day is a holiday, then the following working day. |
Last Trading Day |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday or Saturday, then the preceding working day. |
Last calendar day of the contract expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday or Saturday, then the preceding working day. |
Trading Period |
Mondays through Friday. |
Mondays through Friday. |
Trading Session |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m.* based on US daylight saving time period |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 / 11.55 p.m.* based on US daylight saving time period |
Trading Unit |
5 Tons |
1 MT |
Quotation/ Base Value |
Rs. per kg |
Rs. per kg |
Maximum Order Size |
100 tons |
100 tons |
Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) |
5 paise per kg |
5 paise per kg |
Initial Margin |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Minimum 4% or based on SPAN whichever is higher |
Delivery Centre(s) |
Within 20 kilometres outside Mumbai octroi limit. |
Within 20 kilometres outside Mumbai octroi limit. |
Tender Day |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
1st working day after the expiry of the contract. |
Tender & Delivery Period |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
1st to 2nd working days after expiry of the contract. |
Daily Price Limits |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% informed to the Regulator immediately. |
The base price limit will be 4%. Whenever the base daily price limit is breached, the relaxation will be allowed up to 6% without any cooling-off period in the trade. In case the daily price limit of 6% is also breached, then after a cooling-off period of 15 minutes, the daily price limit will be relaxed up to 9%. In case price movement in international markets is more than the maximum daily price limit (currently 9%), the same may be further relaxed in steps of 3% informed to the Regulator immediately. |
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