In the latest session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices have seen a rise, currently trading at ₹152,930.00, marking a 0.52% increase from the opening level of ₹152,000.00. Silver has also shown a positive trajectory, with prices climbing to ₹256,779.00, representing a 1.39% gain from its opening price of ₹254,998.00. Crude oil, while not the most moved in percentage terms, remains a focal point in the energy sector, trading at ₹9,064.00, a slight decrease from its opening but still reflecting a 0.52% gain from the open.
Precious metals
Gold has experienced a fluctuating session, with its trajectory showing significant movement. The price opened at ₹152,000.00, reached a high of ₹152,990.00, and a low of ₹151,602.00. The gold mini variant also mirrored this trend, opening at ₹152,609.00 and currently trading at ₹152,879.00, up by 0.51%. Silver’s performance has been robust, with its current price at ₹256,779.00, having reached a high of ₹257,055.00 and a low of ₹254,722.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil’s current price of ₹9,064.00 reflects a slight decrease from its opening of ₹9,087.00, despite a high of ₹9,094.00 and a low of ₹9,006.00. Natural gas has shown minimal movement, with a current price of ₹258.60, a slight increase of 0.08% from its opening price of ₹258.50, reaching a high of ₹259.60 and a low of ₹258.10.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper has seen an increase, currently trading at ₹1,312.85, up 0.36% from its opening of ₹1,294.40. Aluminium, however, has declined slightly, with its current price at ₹369.15, down by 0.16% from the opening price of ₹375.05. Zinc is trading at ₹348.00, reflecting a 0.42% increase from its opening level of ₹347.95.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 152,000.00 | 152,990.00 | 151,602.00 | 152,930.00 | 0.52% |
| Silver | 254,998.00 | 257,055.00 | 254,722.00 | 256,779.00 | 1.39% |
| Crude Oil | 9,087.00 | 9,094.00 | 9,006.00 | 9,064.00 | 0.52% |
| Gold Mini | 152,609.00 | 152,960.00 | 152,353.00 | 152,879.00 | 0.51% |
| Zinc | 347.95 | 349.95 | 344.70 | 348.00 | 0.42% |
| Copper | 1,294.40 | 1,314.85 | 1,294.40 | 1,312.85 | 0.36% |
| Aluminium | 375.05 | 376.70 | 366.10 | 369.15 | -0.16% |
| Natural Gas | 258.50 | 259.60 | 258.10 | 258.60 | 0.08% |
Outlook
As the commodities market progresses, investors will be keenly observing the movements in precious metals, particularly gold and silver, which have shown resilience amid market fluctuations. Energy commodities like crude oil and natural gas will also be under scrutiny as global economic conditions evolve. Base metals continue to reflect industrial demand trends, with copper and zinc showing positive movement, while aluminium faces slight pressure.
Data as on May 7, 2026, 12:00 PM IST.
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