How to Start Trading Gold in India (Beginners Guide 2026)

Gold has been a store of value for thousands of years — and even today it sits at the center of the global economy. Silver, often called gold’s “cousin,” plays a dual role: a historic monetary metal and a critical industrial input powering everything from solar panels to smartphones.

In this episode of our Commodities series, we break down Precious Metals — the first and most important pillar of the commodity markets — and explain how Gold and Silver are traded on MCX in India.

What you’ll learn in this video

✅ MCX Gold contracts (GOLD, GOLDM, GOLDTEN, GOLDGUINEA, GOLDPETAL) — how they differ by lot size and accessibility
✅ MCX Silver contracts (SILVER, SILVERM, SILVERMIC) — which ones retail traders typically start with
✅ How to think about liquidity (why some contracts trade more actively than others)
✅ Expiry cycles: monthly vs bi-monthly vs quarterly (and why it matters)
✅ The most overlooked risk in commodity options:
Options can expire before the underlying futures — and ITM options can devolve into futures positions, which may require full futures margin.

Important: Margins, contract specs, and expiry dates can change based on exchange rules and market conditions. Always verify the latest details on your trading platform / MCX contract specifications before taking any position.

Who is this for?

If you’re new to commodities or you’ve only traded equities so far, this is your structured starting point to understand Gold & Silver trading mechanics—without hype, “sure-shot” claims, or trading tips.

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Disclaimer:
Groww does not advise on individual stocks and firmly believes that viewers should do their own research before investing.

Also, our viewers should keep in mind that trading in securities and derivatives can be risky and most people may end up losing money in such trades. While we would love to educate you about trading, we don't promote or recommend engaging in such high-risk products.

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Name of the narrator: Zainab Zaidi
Date: 09/01/2026

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