In the early trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices have dipped to ₹161,667.00, marking a 0.32% decline from the opening level. Silver has also seen a significant drop, trading at ₹296,000.00, down 1.41% from its opening. These movements come amid cues of a stronger US dollar, which often influences the pricing of precious metals.
Precious metals
Gold opened at ₹161,888.00 and reached a high of ₹162,308.00 before declining to its current level of ₹161,667.00. The metal’s trajectory during the session showed a decline from ₹161,969.00 at 09:00 to ₹161,667.00 by 09:15. Silver, opening at ₹298,373.00, touched a high of the same level before dropping to a low of ₹295,405.00. The gold mini contract also followed a downward trend, currently priced at ₹161,039.00, a 0.32% decrease from its opening of ₹161,387.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices have shown a slight increase, currently trading at ₹9,722.00, up 0.11% from the opening price of ₹9,706.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹9,727.00 and a low of ₹9,688.00 during the session. Natural gas, on the other hand, has seen a modest increase, trading at ₹274.60 from an opening of ₹272.00, despite a minimal decline of 0.22% from its opening level.
Base metals
Copper has experienced the most significant movement among base metals, currently trading at ₹1,383.25, which is a 1.12% decrease from its opening price of ₹1,391.95. Aluminium is trading at ₹383.25, down 0.74% from its opening of ₹385.70, while zinc is slightly down by 0.40%, currently priced at ₹363.30 from an opening of ₹363.50.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 161,888.00 | 162,308.00 | 161,027.00 | 161,667.00 | -0.32% |
| Silver | 298,373.00 | 298,373.00 | 295,405.00 | 296,000.00 | -1.41% |
| Copper | 1,391.95 | 1,391.95 | 1,380.65 | 1,383.25 | -1.12% |
| Aluminium | 385.70 | 385.85 | 382.40 | 383.25 | -0.74% |
| Zinc | 363.50 | 366.80 | 361.80 | 363.30 | -0.40% |
| Gold Mini | 161,387.00 | 162,136.00 | 159,526.00 | 161,039.00 | -0.32% |
| Natural Gas | 272.00 | 274.90 | 272.00 | 274.60 | -0.22% |
| Crude Oil | 9,706.00 | 9,727.00 | 9,688.00 | 9,722.00 | +0.11% |
Outlook
The commodities market is currently experiencing mixed movements, with precious metals under pressure from a stronger US dollar. Energy commodities are showing resilience, particularly crude oil, which has seen a slight uptick. Base metals, led by copper, are facing declines. Market participants will be closely watching currency movements and economic indicators for further direction.
Data as on May 14, 2026, 09:30 AM IST.
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