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The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is increasing margins for gold and silver contracts, a move to aimed at managing risk amid extreme price volatility in these precious metals, the exchange announced through a circular on Wednesday.

In the circular, NSE stated it would levy an additional margin of 2.5% on all silver future contracts and 1% on all gold future contracts. These new margin rates will take effect from Oct. 23, 2025.

What Does This Mean For You?

NSE's move to charge additional margins for gold and silver contracts effectively makes it more expensive for traders to hold or create new positions in gold and silver futures.

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