Silver prices on MCX crashed, losing up to Rs 17,500 in a day and falling back below levels seen before the recent customs duty increase. The move followed weaker demand at higher prices, a softer industrial outlook, and a global picture clouded by growth concerns. With safe-haven buying fading and import duties jumping sharply, silver has entered a highly volatile phase.
Gold and silver opened sharply lower on MCX as surging energy prices revived inflation worries and strengthened expectations of higher rates staying elevated. Investors also looked to the Trump Xi summit in Beijing, with U.S. China trade truce and Middle East geopolitics expected to be discussed. MCX silver futures fell Rs 11,700 to Rs 2,79,458 per kg, while gold futures dropped Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,60,355 per 10 grams. Spot gold and silver slid internationally, with spot gold at its weakest since May 6.
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MCX shares climbed to a new high as investors cheered results and the tailwind from rising gold and silver prices. The exchange posted a fourfold jump in net profit and a threefold rise in revenue, reinforcing confidence even as the broader market stayed weak. Still, some analysts hold back, keeping a cautious view on what happens next.
Gold and silver opened lower on MCX as traders tracked developments from Trump–Xi talks and watched the Iran conflict closely. July 2026 silver fell to around Rs 2,96,879 per kg, while June 2026 gold dropped near Rs 1,61,027 per 10 grams. The fall comes after a powerful previous session that saw silver surge and gold climb sharply.
Gold jumped nearly 6% to around ₹1,63,000 for 24K and silver climbed about 6.2% to roughly ₹2,96,910/kg in India on 13 May 2026. The main trigger: the government more than doubled import duty to 15% from 6%, adding a 10% customs duty and 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess. Markets also watched global safe-haven cues and US dollar moves.
Silver prices jumped on May 13, 2026 after India increased customs duty on silver imports. Traders saw the move reflect across IBJA, MCX and major dealers as global geopolitical tensions and inflation fears added pressure. Analysts expect domestic rates to stay elevated, potentially cooling consumer demand, while the government targets a lower trade deficit and stronger rupee.
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MSCI’s May 2026 index rejig will reshuffle India constituents without changing the country’s overall count in the MSCI Standard Index, which stays at 165 stocks. MCX and Indian Bank are added, while Rail Vikas Nigam Limited and Kalyan Jewellers are removed, effective after market close on May 29. MSCI also plans a broader small-cap cleanup with more than a dozen exits.
Gold and silver surged on MCX after the Centre raised customs duty on precious metal imports to 15%, driving sharp gains in June gold futures and July silver futures. The move also comes as US consumer inflation rose, cooling hopes of an imminent Fed rate cut and adding volatility to global bullion sentiment. Investors now face a price shock that may not be short lived.
Copper has surged to fresh record levels globally, including a rise on India’s MCX, as supply disruptions collide with growing demand from electrification and AI-linked industries. Analysts point to tightening supply chains and geopolitical tensions as major catalysts. Even after a pullback, they argue technical strength plus supportive fundamentals may keep the bullish trend intact, making recent declines tempting for investors.
MCX shares rose about 4% even as broader markets stayed weak after the exchange posted a sharp Q4FY26 turnaround. Net profit jumped 291% year-on-year while revenue more than tripled, supported by higher participation and strong performance across commodity segments. The company also declared a final dividend of Rs 8 per share.
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Gold and silver prices surged on Wednesday after market sentiment improved on hopes of de escalation in West Asia. On India’s MCX, gold spiked sharply, while silver futures also climbed. Analysts said investor interest in gold has risen, but flagged caution for silver as volatility and risk appetite may change quickly with the conflict’s headlines.
Gold prices in India are holding steady around Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams, while silver is in a more unstable mood near Rs 2.4 lakh per kg on MCX. Mixed global cues, inflation and oil concerns, and geopolitical tensions are shaping both metals, with silver attempting recovery after recent sharp drops.
MCX shares fell about 3% after SEBI indicated that banks and insurers are unlikely to be allowed to participate in commodity derivatives. SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator will not push the proposal further with the Reserve Bank of India, sparking investor concern about future participation and liquidity in the market.
Gold and silver opened flat on MCX as traders weighed inflation fears fueled by higher crude oil and closely monitored US-Iran developments. Analysts say gold is consolidating, with traders fixated on key support and resistance levels, while silver holds a stable bias, waiting for a breakout to gain clearer direction. The focus now is whether geopolitical pressure or oil-driven inflation wins.
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Indian stock markets will have a shortened week, with NSE and BSE closed on Friday, May 1, for Maharashtra Day. The holiday calendar for 2026 lists 16 market holidays in total, with eight more closures after this week. MCX will operate partially, while NCDEX will remain fully closed.
Dhan has rolled out “Gold Vault,” a Sebi-regulated offering that lets retail investors buy physical gold and silver using live commodity exchange pricing, complete with home delivery. The system is designed to reduce risk by routing transactions through MCX futures settlement and MCXCCL clearing, signaling a new step in how digital gold products are delivered and secured.
Gold and silver prices slipped in India on 27 April 2026. MCX gold for June 2026 hovered around ₹1.52 lakh per 10g, while MCX silver for May 2026 eased to about ₹2.44 lakh per kg. A stronger US dollar plus US Iran geopolitical tensions kept demand cautious, even as Indian buying on dips and wedding season support limited deeper losses.
Gold and silver prices eased on the MCX on April 27, driven by profit booking even as hopes for US-Iran peace talks supported sentiment. A slight dip in the US dollar offered some cushion for bullion. Meanwhile, crude oil climbed more than 1%, adding volatility to commodities and influencing market pricing for yellow and 999 silver.
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Gold and silver opened lower on MCX as crude oil prices rose and stalled U.S.-Iran talks revived worries about sticky inflation and possible rate hikes. Traders now brace for choppy moves, with analysts pointing to key support and resistance zones. While gold can hedge inflation, higher interest rates could cap its gains in the near term.
Gold and silver in India eased on MCX as a stronger US dollar pressured prices. Traders are watching potential US-Iran talks this weekend, with analysts flagging volatility risk from oil and currency swings. While MCX quotes softened, physical gold in major Indian cities held steady. Key technical levels point to cautious buy-the-dip strategies.
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