How to handle commodity physical delivery risk on Zerodha

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Compulsory physical delivery is the defining characteristic that separates commodity futures from cash-settled derivatives like USDINR currency futures or equity index futures. On MCX , every non-agricultural commodity derivative – including crude oil, gold, silver, copper, zinc, aluminium, natural gas, and others – is subject to compulsory physical delivery if the open position is not closed before the contract’s tender period begins.

This guide explains the delivery mechanism, the timelines that matter, the consequences of default, and the step-by-step process for avoiding or managing delivery obligations on Zerodha .

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How to handle commodity physical delivery risk on Zerodha