In the afternoon trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices have risen significantly to ₹162,309.00, marking a 5.78% increase from the opening level of ₹154,851.00. Silver also experienced an upward trajectory, reaching ₹295,768.00, up by 5.99% from its opening price of ₹290,224.00. These movements come amid various market dynamics, including cues from the US dollar’s strength.
Precious metals
Gold has shown a notable increase, with its current price at ₹162,309.00, after hitting a high of ₹164,497.00 earlier in the session. The gold mini contract also saw a significant rise, currently priced at ₹161,649.00, reflecting a 5.55% gain from its opening level of ₹153,575.00. Silver, maintaining its upward momentum, reached a high of ₹301,429.00 during the session.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices have seen a modest increase, currently trading at ₹9,742.00, a 0.20% rise from its opening price of ₹9,673.00. Natural gas is also trading higher at ₹272.00, marking a 0.41% increase from the opening level of ₹270.60.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, aluminium prices have moved up to ₹385.20, a 1.90% increase from the opening price of ₹378.05. Copper is trading at ₹1,402.50, up by 0.89% from its opening level of ₹1,400.05. Zinc has seen a slight increase, currently at ₹364.05, a 0.47% rise from the opening price of ₹363.50.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 154,851.00 | 164,497.00 | 154,851.00 | 162,309.00 | 5.78% |
| Silver | 290,224.00 | 301,429.00 | 290,224.00 | 295,768.00 | 5.99% |
| Gold Mini | 153,575.00 | 163,576.00 | 153,230.00 | 161,649.00 | 5.55% |
| Aluminium | 378.05 | 385.20 | 375.30 | 385.20 | 1.90% |
| Copper | 1,400.05 | 1,414.00 | 1,395.10 | 1,402.50 | 0.89% |
| Zinc | 363.50 | 365.35 | 361.80 | 364.05 | 0.47% |
| Natural Gas | 270.60 | 272.50 | 269.60 | 272.00 | 0.41% |
| Crude Oil | 9,673.00 | 9,748.00 | 9,614.00 | 9,742.00 | 0.20% |
Outlook
As the commodities market progresses, traders will continue to monitor the influence of the US dollar on precious metals. The current trends in energy and base metals also suggest a cautious approach as market participants assess global economic indicators and their potential impact on commodity prices.
Data as on May 13, 2026, 02:30 PM IST.
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