Commodities traded lower across the board on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during Tuesday’s session, with precious metals and base metals witnessing broad-based selling pressure.
Silver emerged as the top loser among key commodities. MCX silver was trading at Rs 2,57,052 per kilogram, down Rs 5,568 or 2.12%, reflecting sharp weakness after recent volatility. Gold futures were also under pressure, slipping 0.43% to Rs 1,57,387 per 10 grams, down Rs 679 from the previous close.
Base metals followed a similar trend. Copper futures declined 0.78% to Rs 1,239.90 per kilogram, while zinc futures eased 0.49% to Rs 324.20 per kilogram during the session.
Energy commodities were not spared either. Crude oil futures were trading at Rs 5,835 per barrel, down Rs 35 or 0.60%, while natural gas futures slipped 1.39% to Rs 283.5, down Rs 4.
Overall, the MCX commodities pack remained under pressure today, with silver leading the decline, followed by gold, base metals, and energy contracts, as markets stayed cautious amid global volatility.
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