Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Gold and Silver Prices Decline in Futures Trading
Gold and silver prices went down in futures trading on Monday.
Futures are agreements to buy or sell something at a later time.
On the MCX, October gold became cheaper by Rs 773 for every 10 grams.
Analysts said weaker demand helped push gold prices down.
December silver contracts fell by Rs 2,024 for every kilogram.
Analysts said investors selling silver contracts added pressure to its price.
Prices also declined in international trading in New York.
This means both precious metals were less expensive in the markets covered by the report.
Gold contracts for October delivery fell Rs 773, or 0.5%, on the MCX to Rs 1,53,608 per 10 grams.
Analysts attributed the gold decline to weaker spot demand and reduced participant bets.
Gold futures in New York fell 0.53% to USD 4,355.59 per ounce.
MCX silver contracts for December delivery dropped Rs 2,024, or 0.84%, to Rs 2,39,579 per kg.
Silver prices were pressured by participant sell-offs, while international silver fell 0.20% to USD 66.12 per ounce.
- Who
- Gold and silver market participants and analysts.
- What
- Gold and silver futures prices declined.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- The Multi Commodity Exchange and international markets in New York.
- Why
- Gold fell amid weaker spot demand and reduced participant bets, while silver was pressured mainly by participant selling.
- Gold contract
- October delivery
- MCX gold price
- Rs 1,53,608 per 10 grams
- MCX gold change
- Down Rs 773, or 0.5%
- MCX silver price
- Rs 2,39,579 per kg
- MCX silver change
- Down Rs 2,024, or 0.84%
- International gold price
- USD 4,355.59 per ounce, down 0.53%
- International silver price
- USD 66.12 per ounce, down 0.20%