Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) have risen to ₹159,224.00, marking a 0.34% increase from the opening level of ₹159,150.00. This upward movement is supported by cues of a weaker US dollar. Silver prices, however, have slightly decreased to ₹275,885.00, despite an initial opening at ₹276,683.00, reflecting a 1.49% gain from the open. Meanwhile, crude oil has experienced a significant decline, dropping to ₹8,762.00, a 4.43% decrease from its opening price of ₹8,802.00.
Precious metals
Gold has shown a varied trajectory throughout the trading session, with prices fluctuating between a high of ₹159,500.00 and a low of ₹158,919.00. The gold mini contract also saw an increase, closing at ₹158,770.00, up 0.40% from its opening of ₹158,390.00. Silver, despite its current price dip, reached a high of ₹277,245.00 during the day, indicating some volatility in the precious metals market.
Energy commodities
Crude oil’s decline to ₹8,762.00 represents the most significant movement among the commodities, with prices ranging from a high of ₹8,880.00 to a low of ₹8,622.00. Natural gas, on the other hand, has seen an increase, closing at ₹280.60, up 1.30% from its opening of ₹275.10, with a high of ₹282.90.
Base metals
In the base metals sector, zinc has shown a positive trend, closing at ₹373.90, a 1.07% increase from its opening of ₹368.75. Copper prices have slightly decreased to ₹1,347.70, despite an opening of ₹1,349.00. Aluminium has also seen a minor decline, closing at ₹386.60 from an opening of ₹388.55.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,150.00 | 159,500.00 | 158,919.00 | 159,224.00 | 0.34% |
| Silver | 276,683.00 | 277,245.00 | 275,215.00 | 275,885.00 | 1.49% |
| Crude Oil | 8,802.00 | 8,880.00 | 8,622.00 | 8,762.00 | -4.43% |
| Natural Gas | 275.10 | 282.90 | 267.40 | 280.60 | 1.30% |
| Zinc | 368.75 | 374.50 | 368.65 | 373.90 | 1.07% |
| Gold Mini | 158,390.00 | 159,259.00 | 157,625.00 | 158,770.00 | 0.40% |
| Copper | 1,349.00 | 1,352.30 | 1,337.90 | 1,347.70 | 0.22% |
| Aluminium | 388.55 | 389.20 | 384.55 | 386.60 | 0.17% |
Outlook
As the trading session progresses, market participants will continue to monitor the strength of the US dollar, which is influencing the pricing dynamics of gold and silver. Energy commodities, particularly crude oil, are under pressure, and any developments in global supply and demand could further impact prices. Base metals remain relatively stable, but traders should watch for any shifts in industrial demand that could affect these markets.
Data as on May 25, 2026, 07:30 PM IST.
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