{"id":18966,"date":"2026-10-06T04:35:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T11:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/?p=18966"},"modified":"2026-10-06T04:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T11:05:05","slug":"how-to-trade-commodities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/how-to-trade-commodities\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Trade Commodities in India: Gold, Silver, Crude and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/how-to-trade-commodities\/#What_Is_Commodity_Trading\" >What Is Commodity Trading?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/how-to-trade-commodities\/#How_to_Trade_Commodities_in_India\" >How to Trade Commodities in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/how-to-trade-commodities\/#How_to_Choose_a_Commodities_Trading_Platform\" >How to Choose a Commodities Trading Platform?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/how-to-trade-commodities\/#What_Is_MCX_and_How_Does_It_Work\" >What Is MCX and How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/how-to-trade-commodities\/#How_to_Trade_Gold_and_Silver_on_MCX\" >How to Trade Gold and Silver on MCX?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/how-to-trade-commodities\/#What_Are_the_Costs_and_Taxes_on_Commodity_Trading\" >What Are the Costs and Taxes on Commodity Trading?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/how-to-trade-commodities\/#What_Are_the_Risks_of_Commodity_Trading\" >What Are the Risks of Commodity Trading?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/how-to-trade-commodities\/#How_Can_Beginners_Trade_Commodities_More_Safely\" >How Can Beginners Trade Commodities More Safely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/how-to-trade-commodities\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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body{font-size:16.5px;} .masthead{padding:32px 24px 28px;} .body{padding:28px 24px 34px;} h2{margin-top:36px;} table{font-size:14px;} }\n  .entry-title,.post-title,.single-post h1,h1.entry-title{color:#000!important;}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"body\">\n  <p>Most Indian households already have an opinion on gold. It&#8217;s the festival purchase, the wedding gift, the &#8220;safe&#8221; asset your parents swear by. Commodity trading starts from the same instinct. You have a view on where the price of gold, silver, or crude oil is heading, and you trade on that view without buying or storing anything.<\/p>\n  <p>In this blog, you&#8217;ll learn how to start trading, how gold and silver contracts work on MCX, how much margin you need, what it costs and how it&#8217;s taxed, and the risks to watch for.<\/p>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Commodity_Trading\"><\/span>What Is Commodity Trading?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>Commodity trading means buying or selling a contract whose value moves with the price of goods like gold, silver, crude oil, or natural gas. You never get a gold bar at your door. If the price moves your way, you earn the difference. If it moves against you, you lose that amount.<\/p>\n  <p>In India, this happens on exchanges regulated by SEBI, mainly MCX and NCDEX. Here are the main commodity groups.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"tbl-scroll\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Category<\/th>\n          <th>Examples<\/th>\n          <th>Where They Trade<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Precious metals<\/td><td>Gold, silver<\/td><td>MCX<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Energy<\/td><td>Crude oil, natural gas<\/td><td>MCX<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Base metals<\/td><td>Copper, zinc, aluminium, nickel<\/td><td>MCX<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Agriculture<\/td><td>Selected farm commodities<\/td><td>NCDEX<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Note: Farm commodities are limited right now. SEBI has suspended fresh futures trading in seven of them, including wheat, chana, and soybean, until 31 March 2027.<\/p>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Trade_Commodities_in_India\"><\/span>How to Trade Commodities in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>You can start trading commodities in six steps.<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"steps\">\n    <li><strong>Learn the basics first:<\/strong> Know what a lot (the fixed quantity in one contract), expiry (the contract&#8217;s end date), and margin (your deposit) mean before you place an order.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Choose a broker:<\/strong> Pick a SEBI-registered broker that is a member of MCX, and compare their charges.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Switch on the commodity segment:<\/strong> Complete KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar, and bank details, add income proof if the broker asks, and activate commodities on your trading account.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Add margin:<\/strong> Put in enough money to cover the margin for one lot, plus some extra as a cushion.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Place your order:<\/strong> Pick a contract, choose buy or sell, set the quantity, and add a stop-loss (an order that exits your trade automatically if the price moves against you).<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Close before expiry:<\/strong> Exit your position, which is called squaring off, or move it to the next month, so you don&#8217;t get pulled into delivery.<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_a_Commodities_Trading_Platform\"><\/span>How to Choose a Commodities Trading Platform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>The right platform is SEBI-registered, an MCX member, and upfront about its charges.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"doc\">\n    <li><strong>Registration:<\/strong> Check the broker&#8217;s SEBI registration and MCX membership.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Charges:<\/strong> Compare brokerage per order, exchange fees, and GST.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Margin clarity:<\/strong> Pick a platform with a margin calculator that shows what you need before you trade.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Easy to use:<\/strong> Look for clear charts, stop-loss orders, price alerts, and a stable app, since MCX trades late into the night.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Support:<\/strong> Good learning material and quick customer help matter when you&#8217;re new.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_MCX_and_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span>What Is MCX and How Does It Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>MCX, the Multi Commodity Exchange, is where most Indian commodity trading happens. It covers gold, silver, crude oil, natural gas, and metals like copper and zinc. Prices follow global markets, so MCX stays open late into the night.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"doc\">\n    <li><strong>Timings:<\/strong> Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM, or 11:55 PM when US clocks are on daylight saving time.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Contracts:<\/strong> Each one has a fixed lot size and an expiry date.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Delivery:<\/strong> If you hold a gold or silver contract to expiry, you may have to take or give physical delivery. Crude oil, natural gas, and metals settle in cash. Most retail traders close their trades before expiry to avoid delivery.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Trade_Gold_and_Silver_on_MCX\"><\/span>How to Trade Gold and Silver on MCX?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>MCX offers gold and silver in big and small sizes, so you can pick one that fits your budget. In early September 2026, the smallest gold contract (Gold Petal) needed about \u20b91,400 as margin, and a Silver Micro lot needed about \u20b930,000.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"tbl-scroll\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Contract<\/th>\n          <th>Lot Size<\/th>\n          <th>Think of It As<\/th>\n          <th>Approximate Margin<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Gold<\/td><td>1 kg<\/td><td>A 1 kg gold bar<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u20b914.1 lakh<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Gold Mini<\/td><td>100 g<\/td><td>A 100 g gold bar<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u20b91.41 lakh<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Gold Guinea<\/td><td>8 g<\/td><td>About one sovereign of gold<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u20b911,345<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Gold Petal<\/td><td>1 g<\/td><td>A 1 g gold coin<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u20b91,417<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Silver<\/td><td>30 kg<\/td><td>30 kg of silver<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u20b98.8 lakh<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Silver Mini<\/td><td>5 kg<\/td><td>Five 1 kg silver bars<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u20b91.52 lakh<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Silver Micro<\/td><td>1 kg<\/td><td>A 1 kg silver bar<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u20b930,397<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Note: Margins are approximate figures from early September 2026 and change with price and volatility. Check your broker&#8217;s margin calculator for live numbers.<\/p>\n  <p>You put up roughly \u20b99 for every \u20b9100 of gold you control, and about \u20b913 for every \u20b9100 of silver. That&#8217;s why profits and losses both feel bigger than the money you put in.<\/p>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Commodity_Futures_Trade_Work\"><\/span>How Does a Commodity Futures Trade Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>A futures trade earns or loses money based on how far the price moves after you enter.<\/p>\n  <p>Example: Say you buy one Gold Mini lot (100 grams), worth about \u20b915 lakh. You put up about \u20b91.41 lakh as margin. If gold rises by \u20b91,000 per 10 grams, you earn about \u20b910,000. If it falls by \u20b91,000 per 10 grams, you lose about \u20b910,000.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"balance\">\n    1 Gold Mini lot <span>\u00b7<\/span> \u20b91.41 lakh margin <span>\u00b7<\/span> \u00b1\u20b91,000\/10g move <span>=<\/span> \u00b1\u20b910,000\n    <small>Your broker settles profits and losses every day. If you&#8217;re losing, you may be asked to add more money.<\/small>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Invest_in_Commodities_in_India_Without_Trading_Futures\"><\/span>How Can You Invest in Commodities in India Without Trading Futures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>If you&#8217;d rather buy than trade, you can invest in gold and silver through simpler options. Each has different rules and costs.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"tbl-scroll\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Option<\/th>\n          <th>Demat Needed<\/th>\n          <th>Regulated by SEBI<\/th>\n          <th>Good to Know<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Gold and silver ETFs<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Bought and sold on NSE and BSE like shares<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Gold and silver mutual funds<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>You can start with a SIP; a small extra fund fee applies<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Electronic Gold Receipts<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Gold only; you can take physical delivery<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Sovereign Gold Bonds<\/td><td>Yes, to buy on exchange<\/td><td>No, issued by RBI<\/td><td>No new issues; you can only buy existing bonds on the exchange<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Digital gold<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Not regulated by SEBI or RBI, so check the platform carefully<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Physical gold and silver<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Making charges, GST, and storage costs<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Shares of commodity companies<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Indirect exposure; company performance also matters<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Factors_Move_Commodity_Prices\"><\/span>What Factors Move Commodity Prices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>Commodity prices mostly move because of global demand and supply, the US dollar, and big news.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"doc\">\n    <li><strong>Demand and supply:<\/strong> If the world needs more than it produces, prices rise. Oil producers&#8217; decisions, mine output, and factory demand all play a part.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>The US dollar and rupee:<\/strong> Most commodities are priced in dollars, so a weaker rupee can push Indian prices up.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Interest rates and inflation:<\/strong> Higher rates often pull gold down, while worries about inflation often push it up.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>World events:<\/strong> Wars and sanctions can move crude oil and gold quickly.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Weather:<\/strong> It matters most for farm commodities.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Common_Commodity_Trading_Strategies\"><\/span>What Are Common Commodity Trading Strategies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>Most traders use one of a few simple approaches.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"doc\">\n    <li><strong>Trend following:<\/strong> Trade in the direction the price is already moving.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Range trading:<\/strong> Buy near the low end and sell near the high end when the price keeps moving sideways.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Hedging:<\/strong> Use futures to protect against price changes in goods you own or produce.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Spread trading:<\/strong> Take opposite positions in two related contracts, such as two different expiry months of the same commodity.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Costs_and_Taxes_on_Commodity_Trading\"><\/span>What Are the Costs and Taxes on Commodity Trading?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>You pay three things: broker and exchange charges, a small tax called CTT, and income tax on your profit.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"doc\">\n    <li><strong>Brokerage and exchange charges:<\/strong> These differ for each broker and contract, so check the charges list first.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>CTT (Commodities Transaction Tax):<\/strong> 0.01% of the sell value on non-agricultural futures like gold, silver, and crude oil. For example, selling a contract worth \u20b910 lakh costs \u20b9100. On options you sell, it&#8217;s 0.05% of the premium. Farm commodities are exempt, and you can claim CTT as a business expense.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Income tax:<\/strong> Profit from non-agricultural commodity futures and options on exchanges is generally treated as business income. It&#8217;s taxed at your slab rate and reported in ITR-3, the return form for business income.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Losses:<\/strong> You can offset these against other business income and carry them forward for up to 8 years.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  \n  <p>Tax rules can change and depend on your situation, so check your contract note and talk to a tax professional.<\/p>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Risks_of_Commodity_Trading\"><\/span>What Are the Risks of Commodity Trading?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>The biggest risk is leverage: you trade with a small deposit, so losses can pile up quickly.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"doc\">\n    <li><strong>Leverage:<\/strong> The same deposit that boosts your profit also boosts your loss, and you can lose more than your margin if the price moves sharply.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Sudden swings:<\/strong> Global news can move prices late at night, when you may not be watching.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Margin calls:<\/strong> If your position loses money, you must add funds fast, or your broker may close it for you.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Delivery:<\/strong> Holding a gold or silver contract to expiry can mean taking or giving physical delivery.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Overtrading:<\/strong> Trading too often adds charges and taxes and can eat into your returns.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Beginners_Trade_Commodities_More_Safely\"><\/span>How Can Beginners Trade Commodities More Safely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <ul class=\"doc\">\n    <li>Start with mini or micro contracts, so each price move costs less.<\/li>\n    <li>Always set a stop-loss.<\/li>\n    <li>Risk only a small part of your savings on any one trade.<\/li>\n    <li>Practise on a virtual (paper trading) account first, if your broker offers one.<\/li>\n    <li>Keep an eye on what moves your contract, like the US dollar and crude oil stock reports.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <div class=\"outlook\">\n    <p>Trading commodities in India comes down to three things: a trading account with commodities switched on, enough margin to hold your position, and a clear idea of how futures work. Start small, respect leverage, and count charges and taxes as part of your cost. Commodity trading involves market risk and isn&#8217;t right for everyone.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"final-cta\">\n    <h3>Ready to start trading commodities?<\/h3>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/apptrove.shoonya.com\/d\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Your Shoonya Account \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Trade_Commodities_FAQs\"><\/span>How to Trade Commodities: FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <div class=\"faq\">\n    <details class=\"faq-item\" open=\"\">\n      <summary class=\"faq-q\">Can I trade commodities without a demat account?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n      <p class=\"faq-a\">Yes, for futures and options on MCX. You need a demat account only for products like commodity ETFs and Electronic Gold Receipts.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\n      <summary class=\"faq-q\">What is the minimum amount needed to trade commodities in India?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n      <p class=\"faq-a\">It depends on the contract. In early September 2026, a Gold Petal lot needed about \u20b91,400 as margin and a Silver Micro lot about \u20b930,000. These figures change daily.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\n      <summary class=\"faq-q\">What are MCX trading hours?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n      <p class=\"faq-a\">Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM, or 11:55 PM when US clocks are on daylight saving time.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\n      <summary class=\"faq-q\">Is commodity trading legal in India?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n      <p class=\"faq-a\">Yes, SEBI regulates it, and it takes place on recognised exchanges like MCX and NCDEX.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\n      <summary class=\"faq-q\">Do I have to take physical delivery of the commodity?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n      <p class=\"faq-a\">Not if you close your trade before expiry, which most retail traders do. Delivery can happen if you hold a gold or silver contract until it expires.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"disclaimer\">\n    <strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This content is for education and awareness purpose only and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation. Commodity trading involves market risk, including the risk of loss exceeding the margin deposited. Read all the related documents carefully before trading.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most Indian households already have an opinion on gold. It&#8217;s the festival purchase, the wedding gift, the &#8220;safe&#8221; asset your parents swear by. Commodity trading starts from the same instinct. 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