In today’s trading session, gold prices on the MCX saw a decline, currently standing at ₹161,685.00, marking a 0.31% decrease from the opening level of ₹161,888.00. Silver experienced a more significant drop, falling 3.68% to ₹289,200.00 from its opening price of ₹298,373.00. The market movements were influenced by various factors, including cues from the US dollar’s strength, which typically impacts the pricing of precious metals.
Precious metals
Gold prices fluctuated throughout the session, reaching a high of ₹163,055.00 and a low of ₹161,027.00. The trajectory showed volatility, with significant movements observed in the morning and early afternoon. Silver, on the other hand, hit a high of ₹299,000.00 and a low of ₹288,251.00, reflecting a sharp decline in its value. The gold mini contract also saw a decrease, closing at ₹161,212.00, down 0.21% from its opening of ₹161,387.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices on the MCX are currently at ₹9,647.00, down 0.66% from the opening price of ₹9,706.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹9,804.00 and a low of ₹9,516.00 during the day’s trading. Natural gas, the most moved commodity today, is trading at ₹269.50, reflecting a 2.07% decrease from its opening level of ₹272.00. The high and low for natural gas were ₹278.30 and ₹268.60, respectively.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper prices are currently at ₹1,384.30, down 1.04% from the opening price of ₹1,391.95. The metal’s high and low were ₹1,398.20 and ₹1,380.50, respectively. Aluminium is trading at ₹383.80, a 0.60% decrease from its opening level of ₹385.70, with a high of ₹387.20 and a low of ₹382.40. Zinc, however, bucked the trend, rising 0.67% to ₹367.20 from an opening price of ₹363.50, reaching a high of ₹371.30 and a low of ₹361.80.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 161,888.00 | 163,055.00 | 161,027.00 | 161,685.00 | -0.31% |
| Silver | 298,373.00 | 299,000.00 | 288,251.00 | 289,200.00 | -3.68% |
| Natural Gas | 272.00 | 278.30 | 268.60 | 269.50 | -2.07% |
| Copper | 1,391.95 | 1,398.20 | 1,380.50 | 1,384.30 | -1.04% |
| Zinc | 363.50 | 371.30 | 361.80 | 367.20 | +0.67% |
| Crude Oil | 9,706.00 | 9,804.00 | 9,516.00 | 9,647.00 | -0.66% |
| Aluminium | 385.70 | 387.20 | 382.40 | 383.80 | -0.60% |
| Gold Mini | 161,387.00 | 162,389.00 | 159,526.00 | 161,212.00 | -0.21% |
Outlook
As the commodities market continues to react to global economic cues, traders are closely monitoring the strength of the US dollar, which remains a critical factor influencing the pricing of precious metals. Additionally, energy commodities are expected to be influenced by geopolitical developments and supply chain dynamics. Investors and market participants should stay alert to these factors as they navigate the current market environment.
Data as on May 14, 2026, 07:30 PM IST.
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