In the latest session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices fell to ₹156,064.00, marking a decline of 0.98% from the opening level. Silver also witnessed a drop, closing at ₹265,393.00, down by 1.93% from its opening price. Crude oil experienced the most significant movement, falling by 3.56% to ₹8,693.00, reflecting broader market volatility.
Precious metals
Gold’s trajectory throughout the day showed fluctuations, with an initial rise to a high of ₹157,898.00 before declining to a low of ₹155,945.00. The precious metal’s current price of ₹156,064.00 represents a 0.98% decrease from its opening level of ₹157,541.00. Silver followed a similar trend, opening at ₹272,603.00 and reaching a high of ₹272,628.00 before settling at ₹265,393.00. The gold mini contract also saw a decline, closing at ₹155,655.00, down 0.95% from its opening price of ₹157,260.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices saw a notable decline, closing at ₹8,693.00, a 3.56% drop from its opening price of ₹8,847.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹8,865.00 and a low of ₹8,609.00 during the session. Natural gas, however, showed a slight increase, closing at ₹293.20, up 0.31% from its opening level of ₹288.90.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, aluminium prices rose to ₹389.60, marking a 0.46% increase from the opening price of ₹386.20. Copper, on the other hand, experienced a decline, closing at ₹1,328.95, down 0.30% from its opening level of ₹1,342.00. Zinc remained stable, closing at ₹373.90, with no change from its opening price of ₹376.15.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 157,541.00 | 157,898.00 | 155,945.00 | 156,064.00 | -0.98% |
| Silver | 272,603.00 | 272,628.00 | 264,701.00 | 265,393.00 | -1.93% |
| Crude Oil | 8,847.00 | 8,865.00 | 8,609.00 | 8,693.00 | -3.56% |
| Gold Mini | 157,260.00 | 157,409.00 | 155,500.00 | 155,655.00 | -0.95% |
| Aluminium | 386.20 | 393.30 | 384.05 | 389.60 | +0.46% |
| Natural Gas | 288.90 | 293.70 | 286.80 | 293.20 | +0.31% |
| Copper | 1,342.00 | 1,342.00 | 1,326.60 | 1,328.95 | -0.30% |
| Zinc | 376.15 | 377.85 | 372.20 | 373.90 | +0.00% |
Outlook
The commodities market remains influenced by various factors, including currency fluctuations and global demand dynamics. Investors will be closely monitoring these elements as they continue to impact commodity prices. The significant drop in crude oil prices highlights the ongoing volatility in the energy sector, while precious metals are reacting to cues from the USD strength. Market participants should stay vigilant as these trends evolve.
Data as on May 27, 2026, 05:00 PM IST.
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