MCX and NSE withdraw additional margins on gold and silver futures from today
Published on 19/02/2026 08:01 AM
MCX and NSE withdraw additional margins on gold and silver futures from todayMCX and NSE will withdraw extra margins on gold and silver futures from February 19, easing trading costs after price corrections. Gold and silver prices saw slight dips, offering relief to traders.By Anshul February 19, 2026, 8:01:32 AM IST (Published)2 Min ReadBoth the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) have announced the withdrawal of additional margins on gold and silver futures contracts, effective Thursday, February 19.
MCX stated that the 3% additional margin on all gold futures contracts and the 7% additional margin on all silver futures contracts introduced earlier this month will be removed. The exchange asked its clearing members to take note of the change.
Similarly, NSE Clearing Limited, in circular, said the additional margins of 3% on gold futures and 7% on silver futures imposed on February 4, will also be withdrawn from February 19.
Members have been asked to adjust their positions accordingly.
The additional margins were initially introduced as risk management measures following sharp price movements in the bullion market. With the recent correction in gold and silver prices, both exchanges deemed it appropriate to roll back these measures, easing trading costs for market participants.
Market prices:
Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, February 19, following a more than 2% gain in the previous session. Spot gold dipped 0.4% to $4,961 an ounce, while US gold futures for April delivery fell 0.6% to $4,981 an ounce.
Silver bounced back to around $76 per ounce during Asian trading hours.
The withdrawal of additional margins coincides with this marginal dip in precious metals, providing relief to traders and investors in the domestic futures market.Continue ReadingNote To ReadersDisclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers should consult certified experts before making any investment decisions.TagsgoldGold Pricesgold ratessilversilver prices