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Commodity Trading for Beginners in India
Last updated August 22, 2026
This IPO News guide/article covers “Commodity Trading for Beginners in India”. The page is organized around concept of commodity trading in india, different types of commodities traded in india, how to start commodity trading in india, driving force for commodity market in india, advantages of commodity trading. IPO News presents the structured facts and tables in its own layout and wording.
Topics Covered
- Concept of Commodity Trading in India
- Different types of commodities traded in India
- How to start commodity trading in India
- Driving Force for commodity market in India
- Advantages of Commodity Trading
- Difference between Stock and Commodity Trading
- List of Discount Brokers offering Commodity Trading
- Commodity Trading Guidelines
- Zerodha Trade@20
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. Which are the major exchanges that offer commodity trading in India?−
- List of products offered by MCX India.
- List of products offered by NCDEX India.
- List of products offered by ICEX India
- 2. How to Trade in MCX Gold (Bullion)?+
- MCX Gold (Bullion)
- Compare Stock Brokers Side-by-Side
Key Facts
- India's trusted financial research platform since 2015. Live IPO GMP, subscription data, allotment status, Rights Issues, NCDs and unbiased stock broker reviews.
- Always open an account with SEBI registered broker. They have a strong risk management system.
- Want to start your investment journey? Join India's Pioneer Discount Broker – ZERODHA – Free Delivery Trade, Maximum Rs 20 for F&O and Intraday, Free Direct Mutual Fund investment.
- There are 24 (Twenty-Four) commodity exchanges in India and 3 national level exchanges through which all permitted commodities can be traded. The three national level exchanges are
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Data Tables
| Title |
Comodity |
Equity Trading |
| Associated Risks |
Each commodity has cut off barriers – like Metal & Energy has 6%, Agri commodities has 4% cut-off. |
Stocks also have cut off barriers but for some companies it’s up to 20% which is very high in case of market fluctuations. |
| Trade Timing |
Commodity Trading open from 10 am to midnight that gives enough time to take opportunity to carry out trades. |
The equity market opens from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. |
| Ease of Trade |
The commodities trading are just demand and supply. |
For stock trading, one needs to depend on the performance of company, its management decisions and segment specific factors. |
| Return on investment |
No options of dividend, It is completely market driven. |
Can get the benefit of dividends. |
| Trading Options |
Online |
Online |
| Segments |
Futures and Options |
Delivery, Intraday, Futures and Options |
| Broker |
Commodity Brokerage |
Exchange Support |
Request Call Back |
| Zerodha |
Rs 20 Per Order |
MCX |
Enquire |
| Alice Blue |
Rs 20 Per Order |
MCX, NCDEX |
Enquire |
| Upstox |
Rs 20 Per Order |
MCX |
Enquire |
| 5paisa |
Rs 20 Per Order |
MCX |
Enquire |
| Fyers |
Rs 20 Per Order |
MCX |
Enquire |
| BULLION |
Gold, Gold Mini, Gold Guinea, Gold Petal, Silver, Silver Mini, Silver Micro |
| AGRO COMMODITIES |
Black Pepper, Cardamom, Castor Seed, Cotton, Crude Palm Oil, Mentha Oil, RBD Palmolein |
| ENERGY |
Crude Oil, Crude Oil Mini, Natural Gas |
| BASE METALS |
Aluminum, Aluminum Mini, Brass, Copper, Lead, Lead Mini, Nickel, Zinc Mini, Zinc |
| CEREALS AND PULSES |
Bajra, Barley, Chana, Maize Kharif/South, Maize Feed Industrial Grade, Wheat, Moong, Paddy (Basmati) |
| FIBERS |
Kapas, 29 MM Cotton |
| GUAR COMPLEX |
Guar Seed 10 MT, Guar Gum |
| OIL AND OIL SEEDS |
Castor Seeds, Cotton Seed Oil Cake, Soybean Refined, Soy Oil, Mustard Seeds, Crude Palm Oil |
| SOFT |
Sugar M |
| SPICES |
Pepper, Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander |
| Non Agri Product |
Diamond, Steel |
| Spices |
Black Pepper, Cardamom |
| Oil Seeds |
Castor Seed, Mustard Seed, Soya Bean Oil |
| Plantation |
Rubber |
| Fiber |
Raw Jute |
| Cereals |
Paddy Basmati |
| Others |
Guar Seed, Isabgul Seed |
| Contract |
Trading Unit |
Base Value |
Max Order Qty |
Contract Type |
| Gold |
1 KG |
10 gm |
10 KG |
Futures and Options |
| Gold Mini |
100 gm |
10 gm |
10 KG |
Futures and Options |
| Gold Guinea |
8 gm |
8 gm |
10 KG |
Futures |
| Gold Patel |
1 gm |
1 gm |
10 KG |
Futures |
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