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NSE Launches Gold 10 Gram Futures Contracts for Trading from March 16

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will launch Gold 10 Grams Futures contracts for trading in its Commodity Derivatives Segment starting March 16, 2026. The contract, with the symbol "GOLD10G," has a trading and delivery unit of 10 grams of 999 purity gold supplied by LBMA-approved vendors. Trading will occur on weekdays with specific hours, and the contracts are monthly futures with compulsory physical delivery. The exchange has set a daily base price movement limit of 6%, which can be relaxed under certain conditions.

Key Points: NSE Gold 10 Gram Futures Launch on March 16, 2026

  • Trading starts March 16, 2026
  • 10-gram trading & delivery unit
  • Compulsory delivery of 999 purity gold
  • Monthly futures contracts with specific expiry
  • Daily price limit of 6%, relaxable to 9%
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Gold 10 grams Futures contracts to be available for trading in Commodity Derivatives segment from March 16: NSE

NSE introduces 10-gram gold futures contracts in its commodity derivatives segment, featuring compulsory delivery of 999 purity gold.

"2 days to go! Introducing NSE Gold 10 Grams Futures Contract on March 16, 2026 - National Stock Exchange"

New Delhi, March 15

The National Stock Exchange, which has announced introduction of Gold 10 grams Futures contracts in Commodity Derivatives Segment, has said that it would be available for trading in Commodity Derivatives segment with effect from March 16, 2026.

"2 days to go! Introducing NSE Gold 10 Grams Futures Contract on March 16, 2026, under Commodity Derivatives Segment of NSE," the National Stock Exchange said in a post on X.

Exchange had earlier informed its members that it had requisite approval from SEBI.

As per a circular released on February 20, 2026, the trading unit and delivery unit will both be 10 grams, with the contract symbol "GOLD10G."

Trading will take place from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 11:30/11:55 pm, based on US daylight saving time period.

The exchange also said the contract will be quoted per 10 grams of gold, with a minimum price movement (tick size) of Re 1 per 10 grams.

NSE has set a 'daily base price limit' of 6 per cent, which may be relaxed up to 9 per cent after a 15-minute cooling-off period if the limit is breached.

The contracts will be monthly futures, with the last trading day being the final calendar day of the expiry month, or the previous working day if that date is a holiday.

In terms of delivery, the exchange said the contract will follow compulsory delivery, with 10 grams of 999 purity gold. "999 purity, It should be serially numbered Gold 10 gram supplied by LBMA approved suppliers or other suppliers as may be approved by NSE, to be submitted along with supplier's quality certificate," the circular said.

Delivery will be facilitated through designated clearing house facilities in Ahmedabad, the circular added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting, but the trading hours are confusing. 9 AM to almost midnight? And based on US daylight saving? Why not Indian market hours? This seems overly complex for the average Indian saver who might want to dip their toes in. Hope they simplify the timings.
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Vikram M
Compulsory delivery in Ahmedabad? What about investors in South or East India? The logistics and cost of taking delivery could be a hurdle. They should have multiple delivery centers across the country to make it truly pan-India.
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Rohit P
Finally! A small-ticket entry into gold futures. My father always bought physical gold, but storing it safely was a headache. This is a secure, modern way to hold gold as part of our portfolio. The 999 purity and LBMA approval give good confidence. 👍
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Sarah B
As someone new to Indian markets, this looks like a well-structured product. The 6% daily price limit with a cooling-off period is a sensible risk management feature. It should prevent the kind of wild swings that can scare off new investors.
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Karthik V
The tick size of Re 1 per 10 grams is very precise. This will allow for tight spreads and better pricing. Good for traders. But I hope the exchange educates people properly. Futures are not simple buy-and-hold; they come with expiry and leverage risks. Jai Hind!

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