Rates of precious metals in futures tumbled on Monday, April 13, 2026, amid a surge in oil prices following failed US-Iran peace talks and a strong dollar. The gold June 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a drop of Rs 1,105 or 0.72 per cent at Rs 1,51,547 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,52,652. It later gained to touch the intraday high of Rs 1,51,999. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,51,910, down Rs 742 or 0.49 per cent.
On the MCX, the yellow metal futures for August 2026 were down by Rs 810 or 0.52 per cent to trade at Rs 1,54,386 per 10 grams in business turnover of 1,129 lots.ย
Silver Price On MCX
Similarly, the silver futures, maturing on May 5, 2026, opened lower. It started the trading session at Rs 2,38,362 against the previous close of Rs 2,43,274, a drop of Rs 4,912 or 2.01 per cent. Later, it touched the low of Rs 2,37,190, a drop of 6,084 or 2.50 per cent.ย
Gold Price in the International Market
In the international market, the COMEX gold price dropped by 0.76 per cent to approximately USD 4,751.2 per troy ounce. The spot gold price at 11:30 am was USD 4,728.2 per ounce, down by USD 19.99 or 0.42 per cent.ย
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Check Gold, Silver Prices In Major Cities
Gold price in Delhiย ย
In Delhi, the 24-carat gold price was quoted at Rs 1,52,610 per 10 grams. For 22-carat gold, the consumer would have to spend Rs 1,39,900 per 10 grams.
Gold price in Mumbai
In Mumbai, 24-carat gold was available at Rs 1,52,460 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold stood at Rs 1,39,750 per 10 grams.ย
Gold price in Kolkata
The 24-carat gold price in Kolkata today was Rs 1,52,460 per 10 grams, while the rate for 22-carat gold was Rs 1,39,750 per 10 grams.ย ย
Gold price in Chennai
In Chennai, the 24-carat gold was available for Rs 1,53,380 per 10 grams. For 22-carat gold, the rate was Rs 1,40,600 per 10 grams.
Silver prices in Delhi
The price of silver per kg in the national capital was Rs 2,55,000.ย
Silver price in Mumbai
In Mumbai, the consumer would have to pay Rs 2,55,000 per kg today to buy the precious metal.
Silver price in Kolkata
In Kolkata, the price of 1 kg of silver stood at Rs 2,55,000.ย
Silver price in Chennai
In Chennai, the price of precious metal stood at Rs 2,60,000 per kg.
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(This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, financial, or other advice.)