In the afternoon trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices have declined to ₹159,100.00, marking a decrease of 1.78% from the opening level of ₹161,888.00. Silver has also seen a significant drop, currently priced at ₹275,525.00, down 5.35% from its opening. Meanwhile, crude oil has experienced a notable rise, trading at ₹10,057.00, which is a 3.42% increase from its opening price.
Precious metals
Gold has shown a downward trajectory throughout the session, with its price fluctuating from a high of ₹163,055.00 to a low of ₹158,800.00. The precious metal’s decline is reflective of broader market trends. Silver, similarly, has seen a decrease, reaching a high of ₹283,219.00 and a low of ₹272,267.00 during the day. The Gold Mini contract also mirrors this trend, currently priced at ₹158,633.00, down 1.75% from its opening of ₹160,003.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil has been the standout performer in the energy sector, with its price climbing to ₹10,057.00 from an opening of ₹9,706.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹10,098.00 and a low of ₹9,516.00. Natural gas has also seen a positive movement, currently trading at ₹283.50, up 2.20% from its opening price of ₹281.00.
Base metals
In the base metals category, copper has declined to ₹1,348.00, a 2.70% drop from its opening price of ₹1,380.80. Aluminium is trading at ₹379.60, down 1.53% from its opening, while zinc has decreased slightly to ₹363.05, a 1.18% drop from the opening level.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 161,888.00 | 163,055.00 | 158,800.00 | 159,100.00 | -1.78% |
| Silver | 280,000.00 | 283,219.00 | 272,267.00 | 275,525.00 | -5.35% |
| Crude Oil | 9,706.00 | 10,098.00 | 9,516.00 | 10,057.00 | +3.42% |
| Copper | 1,380.80 | 1,380.80 | 1,341.90 | 1,348.00 | -2.70% |
| Natural Gas | 281.00 | 283.80 | 279.60 | 283.50 | +2.20% |
| Gold Mini | 160,003.00 | 160,349.00 | 158,269.00 | 158,633.00 | -1.75% |
| Aluminium | 381.40 | 385.00 | 378.10 | 379.60 | -1.53% |
| Zinc | 364.35 | 371.30 | 361.15 | 363.05 | -1.18% |
Outlook
The commodities market is witnessing significant movements, particularly in energy commodities like crude oil, which is benefiting from current market dynamics. Precious metals are under pressure, possibly influenced by external economic factors. Investors will be closely watching these trends for further developments.
Data as on May 15, 2026, 02:30 PM IST.
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