In the early trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on 27 May 2026, gold prices rose to ₹157,800.00, marking a 0.12% increase from its opening level of ₹157,541.00. The rise in gold prices is supported by cues of a weaker US dollar. Silver also saw an upward movement, trading at ₹271,873.00, up by 0.46% from its opening price of ₹272,603.00. Meanwhile, crude oil prices experienced a decline, falling to ₹8,862.00, a decrease of 1.69% from its opening level.
Precious metals
Gold opened at ₹157,541.00 and reached a high of ₹157,898.00, with a low of ₹157,541.00 during the session. The gold mini contract also followed a similar trend, opening at ₹157,260.00 and currently trading at ₹157,349.00, up by 0.13%. Silver, although starting at ₹272,603.00, saw a high of ₹272,628.00 and a low of ₹271,578.00, indicating some volatility in the market.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices opened at ₹8,847.00 and saw a slight increase to a high of ₹8,864.00 before settling at ₹8,862.00. The market for natural gas opened at ₹288.90 and is currently at ₹289.10, showing a marginal increase despite a high of ₹289.80 and a low of ₹288.10.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, aluminium opened at ₹386.20 and is currently trading at ₹389.10, marking a 0.34% increase. Zinc, which opened at ₹376.15, is now at ₹375.15 after reaching a low of ₹372.20. Copper prices opened at ₹1,342.00 and have slightly decreased to ₹1,335.00.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 157,541.00 | 157,898.00 | 157,541.00 | 157,800.00 | 0.12% |
| Silver | 272,603.00 | 272,628.00 | 271,578.00 | 271,873.00 | 0.46% |
| Crude Oil | 8,847.00 | 8,864.00 | 8,831.00 | 8,862.00 | -1.69% |
| Natural Gas | 288.90 | 289.80 | 288.10 | 289.10 | -1.09% |
| Aluminium | 386.20 | 390.00 | 384.05 | 389.10 | 0.34% |
| Zinc | 376.15 | 376.15 | 372.20 | 375.15 | 0.33% |
| Copper | 1,342.00 | 1,342.00 | 1,334.05 | 1,335.00 | 0.15% |
| Gold Mini | 157,260.00 | 157,409.00 | 157,001.00 | 157,349.00 | 0.13% |
Outlook
As the trading day progresses, market participants will continue to monitor the strength of the US dollar, which has been a significant driver for the movements in gold and silver prices. Additionally, energy markets may see further fluctuations depending on global supply and demand dynamics. Base metals are expected to react to industrial demand cues, with particular attention on economic data releases that could impact market sentiment.
Data as on May 27, 2026, 09:30 AM IST.
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