In the early trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on 15 May 2026, gold prices have decreased to ₹160,721.00, marking a 0.78% decline from the opening level of ₹161,888.00. Silver prices have also seen a drop, currently at ₹282,482.00, down 2.96% from the opening price of ₹280,000.00. The commodities market is witnessing significant movements, particularly in copper, which has fallen by 1.27% to ₹1,367.80.
Precious metals
Gold opened at ₹161,888.00 and reached a high of ₹163,055.00 before declining to its current level of ₹160,721.00. The metal’s trajectory showed a notable drop from ₹161,978.00 at 09:00 to ₹160,721.00 by 09:15. Silver, despite opening at ₹280,000.00, managed to peak at ₹283,219.00 but has since settled at ₹282,482.00. Gold Mini is trading at ₹160,193.00, slightly up from its opening of ₹160,003.00, with a high of ₹160,349.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil is experiencing an upward trend, currently priced at ₹9,825.00, a 1.04% increase from its opening of ₹9,706.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹9,840.00. Natural gas is trading marginally lower at ₹280.40, a slight decrease from its opening of ₹281.00, despite hitting a high of ₹281.40.
Base metals
Copper has seen a significant drop, currently at ₹1,367.80, down from its opening of ₹1,380.80. The metal reached a low of ₹1,360.30. Aluminium is trading at ₹384.30, slightly up from its opening of ₹381.40, with a high of ₹385.00. Zinc is currently priced at ₹365.40, a minor increase from its opening of ₹364.35, after reaching a high of ₹371.30.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 161,888.00 | 163,055.00 | 160,355.00 | 160,721.00 | -0.78% |
| Silver | 280,000.00 | 283,219.00 | 279,458.00 | 282,482.00 | -2.96% |
| Copper | 1,380.80 | 1,380.80 | 1,360.30 | 1,367.80 | -1.27% |
| Natural Gas | 281.00 | 281.40 | 280.20 | 280.40 | +1.08% |
| Crude Oil | 9,706.00 | 9,840.00 | 9,516.00 | 9,825.00 | +1.04% |
| Gold Mini | 160,003.00 | 160,349.00 | 159,500.00 | 160,193.00 | -0.78% |
| Zinc | 364.35 | 371.30 | 362.75 | 365.40 | -0.54% |
| Aluminium | 381.40 | 385.00 | 381.40 | 384.30 | -0.31% |
Outlook
The commodities market is currently influenced by various factors, including the strength of the US dollar, which often impacts gold and silver prices. Investors are closely monitoring these movements, as well as the ongoing fluctuations in energy and base metals. The market’s direction will likely continue to be shaped by these dynamics in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 15, 2026, 09:30 AM IST.
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