In the early trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices have seen a slight decline, currently priced at ₹159,685.00, marking a 0.20% decrease from its opening level of ₹158,974.00. Silver also experienced a drop, with its current price at ₹272,725.00, down 0.56% from the opening. Meanwhile, crude oil has shown a positive movement, rising to ₹9,540.00, which is a 0.81% increase from its opening price of ₹9,599.00. The fluctuations in precious metals are often influenced by cues from the strength of the US dollar.
Precious metals
Gold opened at ₹158,974.00 and reached a high of ₹160,378.00 before settling at its current level of ₹159,685.00. The metal’s trajectory during the session showed a decline from ₹160,006.00 at 09:00 to ₹159,685.00 by 09:15. Silver, opening at ₹272,275.00, recorded a high of ₹273,196.00 and a low of ₹272,135.00, currently standing at ₹272,725.00. The Gold Mini contract also saw a decrease, with its current price at ₹159,100.00, down from an opening of ₹157,362.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices have increased to ₹9,540.00, despite opening at ₹9,599.00, with the session’s low recorded at ₹9,536.00. Natural gas remains unchanged from its opening price of ₹292.20, having reached a high of ₹293.20 and a low of ₹292.00 during the session.
Base metals
Copper has shown a slight increase, with its current price at ₹1,349.80, up from an opening of ₹1,332.05. The metal reached a high of ₹1,355.50 and a low of ₹1,332.00. Aluminium is currently priced at ₹385.65, a small increase from its opening of ₹384.45, while zinc has risen to ₹369.90 from an opening of ₹366.95.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 158,974.00 | 160,378.00 | 157,959.00 | 159,685.00 | -0.20% |
| Silver | 272,275.00 | 273,196.00 | 272,135.00 | 272,725.00 | -0.56% |
| Crude Oil | 9,599.00 | 9,599.00 | 9,536.00 | 9,540.00 | +0.81% |
| Natural Gas | 292.20 | 293.20 | 292.00 | 292.20 | +0.27% |
| Copper | 1,332.05 | 1,355.50 | 1,332.00 | 1,349.80 | -0.17% |
| Gold Mini | 157,362.00 | 159,550.00 | 157,152.00 | 159,100.00 | -0.16% |
| Zinc | 366.95 | 370.75 | 365.55 | 369.90 | -0.13% |
| Aluminium | 384.45 | 386.85 | 384.15 | 385.65 | -0.10% |
Outlook
As the session progresses, market participants will closely monitor the strength of the US dollar, which continues to be a significant driver for precious metal prices. Additionally, any shifts in global energy demand could influence crude oil and natural gas prices. Investors will be watching for any economic data releases that could impact commodity prices further.
Data as on May 21, 2026, 09:30 AM IST.
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