Gold and silver futures began Tuesday’s session lower on the Multi-Commodity Exchange as weak global signals and limited participation weighed on sentiment. Trading volumes were subdued with major Asian markets such as Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea closed for the Lunar New Year holidays. Strength in the U.S. dollar also pressured bullion, capping any significant gains in precious metals.
April 2026 gold futures on the MCX fell by Rs 1,210, or 0.80 per cent, to Rs 1,53,550 per 10 grams. Silver futures scheduled for March 5, 2026 delivery declined Rs 4,685, or 2 per cent, to Rs 2,35,206 per kilogram.
In the previous trading session, April 2026 gold futures had slipped Rs 1,000, or 0.64 per cent, to Rs 1,54,897 per 10 grams. In contrast, silver futures for March 5, 2026 delivery had edged up Rs 310, or 0.13 per cent, to Rs 2,40,201 per kilogram.