In the latest trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices have decreased to ₹159,550.00, marking a decline of 0.28% from the opening level. Silver also saw a downturn, with its price dropping to ₹271,478.00, a decrease of 1.02% from its opening. Meanwhile, crude oil prices have risen, reaching ₹9,591.00, reflecting a 1.35% increase from the start of the session.
Precious metals
Gold opened at ₹158,974.00 and fluctuated throughout the session, reaching a high of ₹160,378.00 and a low of ₹157,959.00. The trajectory of gold prices showed some volatility, with notable levels at 09:00 (₹160,006.00) and 11:45 (₹159,550.00). Silver, on the other hand, opened at ₹272,275.00, hit a high of ₹273,196.00, and a low of ₹270,752.00. The gold mini contract also experienced a slight decline, with its current price at ₹159,019.00, down 0.21% from the open of ₹157,362.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil has shown positive movement, opening at ₹9,599.00 and climbing to a high of ₹9,656.00, before settling at ₹9,591.00. This represents a 1.35% increase from the opening price. Natural gas prices have seen a modest rise, currently at ₹292.40, up 0.34% from the opening level of ₹292.20. The high for natural gas was recorded at ₹293.30, with a low of ₹290.60.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper prices have increased to ₹1,345.30, despite opening at ₹1,332.05 and experiencing a high of ₹1,355.50. Aluminium prices are slightly up at ₹385.35, a 0.18% decline from the opening price of ₹384.45. Zinc has seen a minor increase, with its current price at ₹369.90, up 0.13% from the open of ₹366.95.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 158,974.00 | 160,378.00 | 157,959.00 | 159,550.00 | -0.28% |
| Silver | 272,275.00 | 273,196.00 | 270,752.00 | 271,478.00 | -1.02% |
| Crude Oil | 9,599.00 | 9,656.00 | 9,510.00 | 9,591.00 | +1.35% |
| Copper | 1,332.05 | 1,355.50 | 1,332.00 | 1,345.30 | -0.50% |
| Natural Gas | 292.20 | 293.30 | 290.60 | 292.40 | +0.34% |
| Gold Mini | 157,362.00 | 159,550.00 | 157,152.00 | 159,019.00 | -0.21% |
| Aluminium | 384.45 | 386.85 | 384.15 | 385.35 | -0.18% |
| Zinc | 366.95 | 372.60 | 365.55 | 369.90 | -0.13% |
Outlook
The commodities market is experiencing varied movements, with precious metals under pressure while energy commodities like crude oil are gaining. Market participants will be closely watching the strength of the US dollar, which often influences gold and silver prices. Additionally, any shifts in global economic indicators could impact the commodities landscape in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM IST.
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