In the afternoon trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on 26 May 2026, gold prices have decreased to ₹157,880.00, marking a 0.75% decline from the opening level of ₹159,150.00. Silver has also seen a significant drop, trading at ₹270,765.00, down 2.15% from its opening price of ₹274,727.00. Meanwhile, crude oil has surged, reaching ₹8,954.00, a 3.80% increase from its opening price of ₹8,778.00.
Precious metals
Gold has experienced a downward trajectory throughout the session, with its price dropping from an opening of ₹159,150.00 to a low of ₹157,755.00 before settling at the current level. The precious metal’s performance reflects ongoing market volatility. Silver has mirrored this trend, opening at ₹274,727.00 and reaching a low of ₹270,239.00, indicating a challenging session for precious metals.
The Gold Mini contract also followed a similar pattern, opening at ₹158,120.00 and currently trading at ₹157,447.00, a 0.67% decrease. The high for the session was ₹158,150.00, with a low of ₹157,286.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil has been a standout performer, climbing to ₹8,954.00 from an opening of ₹8,778.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹8,958.00, reflecting strong upward momentum in the energy sector. Natural gas has also seen gains, trading at ₹298.10, up 2.16% from its opening price of ₹293.40. The session’s high was ₹298.20, with a low of ₹292.70.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper has experienced a slight decline, trading at ₹1,341.70, down 0.43% from its opening of ₹1,349.00. Aluminium, however, has seen a modest increase, currently at ₹387.55, up 0.23% from its opening price of ₹385.50. Zinc has also shown positive movement, trading at ₹375.15, a 0.13% increase from the opening level of ₹370.15.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,150.00 | 159,500.00 | 157,755.00 | 157,880.00 | -0.75% |
| Silver | 274,727.00 | 274,727.00 | 270,239.00 | 270,765.00 | -2.15% |
| Crude Oil | 8,778.00 | 8,958.00 | 8,749.00 | 8,954.00 | +3.80% |
| Natural Gas | 293.40 | 298.20 | 292.70 | 298.10 | +2.16% |
| Gold Mini | 158,120.00 | 158,150.00 | 157,286.00 | 157,447.00 | -0.67% |
| Copper | 1,349.00 | 1,352.30 | 1,337.90 | 1,341.70 | -0.43% |
| Aluminium | 385.50 | 387.80 | 384.05 | 387.55 | +0.23% |
| Zinc | 370.15 | 376.15 | 370.15 | 375.15 | +0.13% |
Outlook
The commodities market continues to be influenced by a variety of factors, including global economic indicators and currency fluctuations. The strength of the US dollar remains a key driver for precious metals, while energy commodities are responding to supply and demand dynamics. Market participants will be closely monitoring these factors as they navigate the current trading environment.
Data as on May 26, 2026, 02:30 PM IST.
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