Commodities on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) traded largely in the green in early trade on February 18, with precious and base metals witnessing broad-based buying interest.
Silver futures led the gains, trading at Rs 2,33,000 per kg, up Rs 4,217 or 1.84%. Gold futures also edged higher, quoting at Rs 1,52,813 per 10 grams, up Rs 1,395 or 0.92%.
Among base metals, copper futures were trading at Rs 1,158.40 per kg, gaining Rs 7.50 or 0.65%. Zinc futures rose 0.58% to Rs 320.95 per kg, up Rs 1.85.
In the energy segment, crude oil futures were marginally higher at Rs 5,660 per barrel, up Rs 18 or 0.32%. However, natural gas bucked the trend, slipping 0.22% to Rs 274.9 per mmBtu, down Rs 0.6.
The overall positive tone in metals comes amid recovery in global commodity prices and positioning ahead of key global macro events, while energy markets remain sensitive to geopolitical and supply-related developments.