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MCX Nickel

MCX Nickel | MCX: NICKEL | Currency: INR | Type: Commodity Futures (MCX)

₹1,623.10
+1.70·+0.10%
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Key Statistics

Open
₹1,621.00
Previous Close
₹1,621.40
Day High
₹1,634.00
Day Low
₹1,620.00

About MCX Nickel

MCX Nickel futures provide Indian traders rupee-denominated access to nickel, the stainless-steel and battery metal, in a 1,500-kilogram lot. Global prices hinge on Indonesian ore supply policy and the growth of nickel-rich electric-vehicle battery chemistries. The contract inherits nickel's reputation as one of the most volatile base metals.

Instrument Details

TickerNICKEL
Exchange / MarketMCX
Instrument typeCommodity Futures (MCX)
Quote currencyINR

Underlying & Contract Specifications

Underlying assetNickel (rupee-denominated)
ExchangeMCX
Contract unit1,500 kilograms
Expiry cycleMonthly

Contract specifications are indicative — always verify against the exchange's official contract page before trading.

Trading Hours

MCX Nickel trades 09:00 AM to 11:30 PM IST on MCX, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours this page shows the last traded level, with change figures measured against the previous official close. All session times are expressed in Indian Standard Time (IST).

How to Read MCX Nickel

MCX Nickel follows the international dollar benchmark converted through USD/INR, so a weakening rupee can lift the MCX price even when the global price is flat. Compare the domestic move with the international quote to separate currency effects from commodity moves. The evening session reaction to US data is often the day's most active window.

Sources & Methodology

Contract specifications: MCX | Market calendar: MCX | Price feed: Yahoo Finance

Last reviewed: 24 August 2026

For informational use only · Not investment advice · Verify quotes with your broker before trading.