In the latest trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices have shown a modest increase, reaching ₹159,797.00, marking a 0.25% rise from its opening level. Silver, however, has experienced a decline, currently priced at ₹275,000.00, down by 0.60% from its opening. The movement in these precious metals comes amid cues of a weaker dollar, influencing their trajectories. Crude oil has emerged as the most notable mover, climbing to ₹9,991.00, reflecting a 0.68% increase from its opening price.
Precious metals
Gold has seen a fluctuating session, opening at ₹159,899.00 and moving through a high of ₹159,900.00 and a low of ₹159,161.00. The trajectory throughout the morning showed varied movements, with prices peaking at ₹159,625.00 before the current level. Silver opened at ₹267,400.00, reaching a high of ₹280,400.00 and a low of ₹264,949.00. Meanwhile, the Gold Mini contract is trading at ₹159,270.00, up 0.23% from its opening of ₹159,008.00, with a high of ₹159,437.00 and a low of ₹158,601.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil has shown a robust performance, opening at ₹9,919.00 and reaching a high of ₹10,015.00, with a low of ₹9,901.00. The current price of ₹9,991.00 represents a 0.68% increase. Natural gas is trading at ₹291.20, slightly up from its opening of ₹290.40, but still down 0.44% from its opening level, having reached a high of ₹297.30 and a low of ₹287.10.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, zinc is trading at ₹366.65, up 0.41% from its opening price of ₹362.05, with a high of ₹367.90 and a low of ₹359.00. Copper is slightly down by 0.14%, priced at ₹1,346.30, after opening at ₹1,342.00 and moving between a high of ₹1,347.35 and a low of ₹1,338.25. Aluminium has seen a modest increase, currently at ₹381.65, up 0.12% from its opening of ₹376.55, with a high of ₹382.50.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,899.00 | 159,900.00 | 159,161.00 | 159,797.00 | 0.25% |
| Silver | 267,400.00 | 280,400.00 | 264,949.00 | 275,000.00 | -0.60% |
| Crude Oil | 9,919.00 | 10,015.00 | 9,901.00 | 9,991.00 | 0.68% |
| Natural Gas | 290.40 | 297.30 | 287.10 | 291.20 | -0.44% |
| Zinc | 362.05 | 367.90 | 359.00 | 366.65 | 0.41% |
| Gold Mini | 159,008.00 | 159,437.00 | 158,601.00 | 159,270.00 | 0.23% |
| Copper | 1,342.00 | 1,347.35 | 1,338.25 | 1,346.30 | -0.14% |
| Aluminium | 376.55 | 382.50 | 376.55 | 381.65 | 0.12% |
Outlook
As the session progresses, market participants will be closely monitoring the strength of the US dollar, which continues to play a pivotal role in the pricing of commodities, particularly precious metals. The energy sector remains buoyant, with crude oil showing significant upward momentum. Investors will be watching for any further developments in global economic indicators that could influence commodity prices.
Data as on May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM IST.
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