Gold prices on the MCX have risen to ₹159,300.00, marking a 0.39% increase from the opening level of ₹159,150.00. This upward movement comes amid cues of a weaker dollar, which often boosts the appeal of precious metals. Silver also saw a significant rise, reaching ₹276,756.00, up by 1.81% from its opening price of ₹276,683.00. Meanwhile, crude oil prices have experienced a notable drop, currently at ₹8,690.00, reflecting a 5.21% decrease from the open.
Precious metals
Gold has shown a steady trajectory throughout the session, with fluctuations between a high of ₹159,500.00 and a low of ₹158,919.00. The gold mini contract also mirrored this trend, currently priced at ₹158,879.00, up 0.47% from its opening. Silver’s performance was robust, with prices peaking at ₹277,245.00 and dipping to a low of ₹275,215.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil has been under pressure, with prices falling to ₹8,690.00, a significant 5.21% decline from its opening level of ₹8,802.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹8,880.00 and a low of ₹8,622.00 during the session. Natural gas, on the other hand, saw a minor decrease, currently at ₹274.40, down 0.94% from the open.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, zinc prices have increased to ₹373.95, a 1.08% rise from the opening. Copper is slightly down at ₹1,348.25, a marginal 0.26% decrease from its opening level. Aluminium prices have also seen a slight decline, currently at ₹386.55, down 0.16% from the open.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,150.00 | 159,500.00 | 158,919.00 | 159,300.00 | 0.39% |
| Silver | 276,683.00 | 277,245.00 | 275,215.00 | 276,756.00 | 1.81% |
| Crude Oil | 8,802.00 | 8,880.00 | 8,622.00 | 8,690.00 | -5.21% |
| Zinc | 368.75 | 374.50 | 368.65 | 373.95 | 1.08% |
| Natural Gas | 275.10 | 276.50 | 267.40 | 274.40 | -0.94% |
| Gold Mini | 158,390.00 | 159,259.00 | 157,625.00 | 158,879.00 | 0.47% |
| Copper | 1,349.00 | 1,352.30 | 1,337.90 | 1,348.25 | 0.26% |
| Aluminium | 388.55 | 389.20 | 384.55 | 386.55 | 0.16% |
Outlook
The commodities market is currently influenced by the strength of the US dollar, impacting gold and silver prices. Energy commodities, particularly crude oil, are experiencing downward pressure. Investors will be watching for further developments in currency markets and economic indicators that could affect commodity prices in the coming days.
Data as on May 25, 2026, 04:46 PM IST.
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