Gold Petal Futures & Options Expiry 2025

Gold Petal expiry means the date of expiration of 1-gram gold contracts on the MCX (Multi-Commodity Exchange). These are futures contracts that have specific expiry dates. Let us learn more about them below. 

What is Gold Petal Futures & Options Expiry?

Gold Petal expiry is the expiry date for gold petal contracts on the MCX (Multi-Commodity Exchange). As per the MCX expiry rules, the expiry date for these contracts is the last calendar day of the expiry month of the contract. In case the last calendar day is a holiday before a working day, then the expiry date is the preceding working day. For instance, if the last calendar day of the month is a Sunday, then the expiry date will be the previous Friday. 

These are typically contracts with staggered delivery, meaning they come with a specific delivery period in place of a single day. Traders are expected to square off their positions before a particular deadline (mostly a week before the date of expiry). This helps them bypass physical delivery. Understanding the potential and expiry for physical delivery is vital to managing risks with these investments. 

Various factors, such as political events, currency fluctuations, and global demand, may impact Gold Petal prices at expiry. These are futures contracts, i.e. obligating the holders to sell or buy a specific gold amount at a prefixed price on a future date. If the contract is not closed prior to expiry, it may be settled through physical delivery or cash settlement. 

Gold Petal Futures Expiry 2025

Here is a list of the MCX gold petal futures expiry for 2025. 

Gold Petal Options Expiry 2025

As of September 9, 2025, gold petal options have not been launched yet.

Factors That Can Affect Gold Petal Prices at Expiry

There are several factors affecting gold petal prices at expiry. Some of them include the following: 

• Global Economic Conditions- Economic downturns, political instability, and recessions often encourage investors to purchase gold as a hedge. This increases demand and lifts prices upwards. 
• Inflation- When there is an increase in inflation, gold is often viewed as a hedge, since its value holds up better than other assets in these times. 
• Interest Rates- Lower rates of interest make gold more compelling for investors. It does not offer interest, making it a tempting investment than interest-bearing assets. 
• Currency Fluctuations- Gold is usually priced in US dollars. As a result, a stronger dollar may make gold costlier for buyers investing with other currencies (thereby lowering demand). Fluctuations in other currencies like the yen or the Euro may also indirectly impact gold prices. 
• Supply & Demand- The amount of gold that is mined and is available for sale directly impacts supply. Higher mining production may lead to lower prices, while limitations or disruptions in mining may lead to an increase in prices. 
• Demand Dynamics- Jewellery demand, particularly in countries that are major gold consumers, may also fluctuate. Investment demand, inclusive of purchases through ETFs and by central banks may also play a role in this regard. 
• Central Bank Policy- The buying and selling of gold by central banks may also affect the market. These actions may scale up or lower the overall supply of gold and impact prices. 
• Political Instability- Wars, political unrest, or conflicts may also lead to investors taking refuge in gold, thereby scaling up prices and demand. Trade tensions and protectionist policies may also create uncertainty in this case. 
• Added Factors- Some other factors may also affect Gold Petal prices at expiry. These include speculative trading in gold futures and ETFs that lead to short-term fluctuations. Other factors include seasonality, i.e. higher demand during festivals and other events.