| Ticker Symbol | GOLD |
|---|---|
| Exchange | MCX |
| Type | Index |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Official Website | https://www.mcxindia.com ↗ |
MCX Gold Futures is India’s most actively traded commodity derivative contract and the primary benchmark for gold prices across the entire Indian gold ecosystem. Traded on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India under the ticker GOLD, it has served as the definitive reference price for gold in India since 2003. The standard contract size is 1 kilogram of 24 karat gold of 995 purity, quoted in Indian rupees per 10 grams. MCX Gold prices are broadcast live on every major Indian financial news channel and are used by jewellers, bullion dealers, importers, and millions of retail traders as the official reference rate for all gold transactions across India.