NSE Clearing Limited has issued a circular dated February 26, 2026, detailing the storage charges applicable for Gold 10-gram contracts in the Commodity Derivatives Segment. The update follows earlier communications on clearing, settlement and risk management procedures for bullion contracts.
The revised framework outlines both daily storage charges and additional fees payable directly to the vault, impacting traders opting for physical delivery.
As per the circular, the applicable storage charge for Gold 10 gm is ₹0.25 per 10 gm coin/bar per day.
This rate applies to gold held under the commodity derivatives delivery mechanism. While the per-unit charge appears nominal, costs can accumulate for traders holding larger quantities or delaying the lifting of delivery.
For participants taking delivery through futures contracts, storage charges become a key cost consideration, particularly during volatile bullion cycles.
Beyond daily storage fees, the circular specifies additional charges that must be paid directly to the vault:
These costs are particularly relevant for traders and investors who opt for physical settlement instead of squaring off positions before expiry.
Gold 10 gm contracts are widely used by retail and small-scale participants due to their lower ticket size compared to standard bullion contracts. However, physical settlement involves logistical and storage expenses that can materially affect net returns.
The revised storage structure underscores the importance of factoring in post-delivery costs while designing trading or hedging strategies. For arbitrageurs, jewellers, and bullion dealers, even marginal cost changes can influence decision-making between physical delivery and rollover.
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The updated storage and vault charge framework introduced by NSE Clearing Limited brings greater clarity on cost structures for Gold 10 gm futures delivery. While the daily storage fee remains modest, cumulative expenses and logistical charges should be carefully evaluated.
Commodity traders would be prudent to incorporate these costs into their overall profitability calculations before opting for physical delivery in the derivatives segment.
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Published on: Feb 26, 2026, 3:09 PM IST
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