What is MCX commodity paper trading?
Practise trading MCX commodities — Crude Oil, Gold, Silver, Natural Gas and more — with live prices and virtual money on Nifty Paper Trade.
MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) is India's main commodities exchange. MCX paper trading lets you practise buying and selling commodities like Crude Oil, Gold, Silver, Natural Gas, Copper and Zinc with live MCX prices and virtual money — no real risk.
Why commodities are different
- Longer hours: MCX trades roughly 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM, well past the equity close — great for practising after work.
- Different drivers: commodities move on global cues (oil inventories, the dollar, geopolitics) rather than Indian earnings.
- Big lots: contracts are sized in barrels/grams/kg, so margin matters.
What you can trade
- Commodity futures — long or short the contract
- Commodity options — calls and puts on the futures
How to start
Open Commodities, pick a commodity, and trade the future or option chain — it works just like the Terminal. Commodities are part of Pro.
FAQ
What are MCX trading hours?
Roughly 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM IST — much longer than the equity market.
Which commodities can I trade?
Crude Oil, Gold, Silver, Natural Gas, Copper, Zinc, Aluminium, Lead, Nickel and their mini contracts.
Do commodities need Pro?
Yes — commodities (futures and options) are part of the Pro unlock.