In the afternoon trading session on 14th May 2026, gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) stood at ₹162,041.00, marking a slight decline of 0.09% from the opening level of ₹161,888.00. Silver also faced downward pressure, trading at ₹296,710.00, a decrease of 1.18% from its opening price of ₹298,373.00. The movement in precious metals comes amid cues of a strengthening US dollar, which often inversely affects gold and silver prices.
Precious metals
Gold’s trading trajectory throughout the session showed fluctuations, with prices peaking at ₹163,055.00 and hitting a low of ₹161,027.00. The gold mini contract also saw a modest increase, currently priced at ₹161,615.00, up by 0.04% from its opening of ₹161,387.00. Silver, on the other hand, reached a high of ₹299,000.00 and a low of ₹294,450.00, reflecting the volatility in the market.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices experienced a marginal increase, currently at ₹9,715.00, up by 0.04% from the opening price of ₹9,706.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹9,804.00 and a low of ₹9,541.00 during the session. Natural gas showed a slight uptick, trading at ₹275.40, a 0.07% rise from the opening level of ₹272.00, with the day’s high at ₹278.30.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, zinc emerged as the top performer, currently priced at ₹368.20, reflecting a 0.95% increase from its opening price of ₹363.50. The metal reached a high of ₹369.55 and a low of ₹361.80. Copper remained unchanged at its opening price of ₹1,391.95, with a high of ₹1,394.95 and a low of ₹1,380.50. Aluminium saw a slight decline, trading at ₹384.80, down 0.34% from its opening of ₹385.70.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 161,888.00 | 163,055.00 | 161,027.00 | 162,041.00 | -0.09% |
| Silver | 298,373.00 | 299,000.00 | 294,450.00 | 296,710.00 | -1.18% |
| Zinc | 363.50 | 369.55 | 361.80 | 368.20 | +0.95% |
| Copper | 1,391.95 | 1,394.95 | 1,380.50 | 1,391.95 | -0.50% |
| Aluminium | 385.70 | 385.85 | 382.40 | 384.80 | -0.34% |
| Natural Gas | 272.00 | 278.30 | 272.00 | 275.40 | +0.07% |
| Crude Oil | 9,706.00 | 9,804.00 | 9,541.00 | 9,715.00 | +0.04% |
| Gold Mini | 161,387.00 | 162,389.00 | 159,526.00 | 161,615.00 | +0.04% |
Outlook
As the trading session progresses, market participants will closely watch the movements in the US dollar, which could further influence the prices of gold and silver. Additionally, any changes in global economic indicators or geopolitical tensions could impact the commodities market, particularly in the energy and base metals sectors.
Data as on May 14, 2026, 02:30 PM IST.
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