Commodity prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) witnessed mixed trade today, with precious metals under pressure while base metals and crude oil moved higher.
Silver was trading at Rs 2,65,203 per kg, down Rs 130 or 0.05%, indicating mild profit booking in the white metal.
Gold futures declined Rs 931 or 0.58% to Rs 1,60,667 per 10 grams, tracking weakness in global bullion prices.
Among base metals, copper gained Rs 7.25 or 0.61% to trade at Rs 1,204.50 per kg, supported by firm industrial demand expectations.
Zinc rose Rs 3.45 or 1.06% to Rs 329.65 per kg, emerging as one of the top gainers in the metals segment.
In the energy space, crude oil advanced Rs 56 or 0.93% to Rs 6,101 per barrel.
Natural gas remained unchanged at Rs 272.3, trading flat during the session.
MCX commodities continue to take cues from global trends, currency movements and geopolitical developments, resulting in varied movement across metals and energy contracts.