Trade commodities online with a user-friendly account for trading. Explore Commodity Investment opportunities across segments of precious metals, energy and other commodities. Enjoy digital onboarding and research to assist informed decisions.
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A financial advisor and commodity trading specialists provide a unique combination of digital technology and hands-on support. Private clients have access to a range of digital tools to assist their commodity trading journey.
Guidance Beyond Account Opening
Throughout your entire process of trading commodities, InvestEdge360’s Authorized Business Partner (ABP) desk is able to assist you with your account related questions, KYC issues and other questions about the trading platform and the products.
Research-Backed Commodity Insights
Get market data, research reports and other market data to understand recent prices and market behavior to see the potential trading opportunities. The research will not inform your trading decisions.
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Open your commodity trading account with ₹0 account opening charges under the applicable offer and terms. Brokerage, AMC, transaction charges, statutory levies and other applicable costs may apply and should be reviewed before trading.
Simple Digital Onboarding with Human Support
Follow the appropriate KYC procedures and open your account digitally by completing the required identity verification steps. If you have KYC or other onboarding related issues, our support team is available to assist you.
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Manage your investments for commodities trading, equities, Mutual Fund Investment, SIP Investment, IPOs, ETFs and F&O all under one roof. Product availability, eligibility and terms and conditions apply.
Commodity trading in India consists of various segments containing precious metals, energy, base metals, and agricultural commodities. The commodity market consists of trading categories, while contract availability, specifications, expiry, and trading conditions are decided by the respective Exchange and may vary with the contract month.
The list that follows consists of commodities that are relatively easier to learn in the Indian market. Not all products are available for trading in all accounts and all sessions. Check live contracts on the Exchange before trading.
Precious Metal
Gold
Among the precious metals, the popularity of gold in commodity trading is well recognized. In addition to global economic conditions, interested investors and traders watch gold trading for movements in interest rates and currencies along with physical gold demand.
Typical use: Jewelry, investment demand, and as a store of value.
Key factors
Global economic outlook
Interest rates & USD moves
Jewelry and investment demand
Geopolitical risk sentiment
Precious Metal
Silver
While trading in silver, both the precious metal and industrial demand factors will impact the price. Silver prices can also be impacted by global market conditions.
Typical use: Jewelry, solar, electronics, and industrial manufacturing.
Key factors
Industrial activity levels
Precious-metal market sentiment
Manufacturing and solar demand
Global risk appetite
Energy
Crude Oil
Crude oil trading is central to the energy segment of the commodity market. Prices respond to global supply-demand balances, inventories, geopolitical developments, and the pace of economic activity.
Typical use: Fuels, transport, petrochemicals, and energy costs across industries.
Key factors
Global supply and demand
Inventory data
Geopolitical developments
Economic activity outlook
Energy
Natural Gas
Natural gas trading focuses on an important energy commodity used in power, industry, and heat. Prices can be influenced by weather patterns, storage levels, production, consumption, and conditions in the global energy market.
Typical use: For power generation, industrial use, and heat demands.
Key factors
Weather and seasonal demand
Storage levels
Production and consumption
Global energy-market conditions
Base Metal
Copper
Copper is a highly monitored base metal for its use in electrical, construction, and industrial applications. For many participants in the market, the price of copper reflects the demand for industrial use.
Typical use: Wiring, electronics, construction, and manufacturing.
Key factors
Industrial and construction demand
Global manufacturing demand
Mine supply conditions
Infrastructure spending
Base Metal
Zinc
Zinc is a highly monitored base metal for its use in galvanizing steel. Construction and manufacturing demand, mine and refined supply conditions, are monitored in the zinc market.
Typical use: Galvanizing steel, alloys, and industrial coatings.
Key factors
Galvanizing and steel demand
Construction
Manufacturing
Mine supply and industrial demand
Base Metal
Lead
Lead is monitored for its major industrial use in batteries. The manufacturing demand and recycling flow, along with supply conditions, can determine price movements in lead in the commodities market.
Typical use: Automotive and industrial batteries and associated manufacturing.
Key factors
Battery manufacturing demand
Recycling flows
Industrial production
Supply availability
Base Metal
Aluminium
Aluminum is used in transportation, packaging, construction, and manufacturing. Energy costs of production, smelter output, and industrial demand drive the price of aluminum.
Typical use: Transport, packaging, construction and consumer goods.
Key factors
Industrial and transport demand
Energy and production costs
Smelter supply levels
Packaging and construction use
Base Metal
Nickel
Nickel is used in stainless steel and battery related applications. In commodity trading Nickel is of interest due to global industrial demand and supply.
Cotton is a major agricultural commodity and is closely linked to the textile industry. In India, movements in cotton markets among other commodities are explained by crop conditions, weather, production, and demand for textiles.
Typical use: Yarn, fabric, and textile manufacturing supply chains.
Key factors
Crop and weather conditions
Production and inventories
Textile industry demand
Global cotton trade flows
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Account Opening Process
Open your Commodity Trading Account in 4 easy steps
Step 1
Register with your Mobile Number
Begin account opening by entering your mobile number and basic details.
Step 2
Verify OTP
Confirm your mobile number instantly with a one-time password.
Step 3
Upload Documents (Aadhaar, PAN)
Complete digital KYC by uploading your Aadhaar and PAN details.
Step 4
E-sign with Aadhaar
Finish onboarding securely with Aadhaar-based e-sign and start investing.
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Step 1
Register with your Mobile Number
Begin account opening by entering your mobile number and basic details.
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Step 2
Verify OTP
Confirm your mobile number instantly with a one-time password.
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Step 3
Upload Documents (Aadhaar, PAN)
Complete digital KYC by uploading your Aadhaar and PAN details.
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Step 4
E-sign with Aadhaar
Finish onboarding securely with Aadhaar-based e-sign and start investing.
Documents required to open a Commodity Trading Account
PAN Card
Mandatory for identity verification and tax compliance.
Aadhaar Card
Used for secure digital KYC and Aadhaar e-sign.
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