Gold Price Today: Gold and silver futures opened lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday, September 21, 2026, following a drop in international prices. The benchmark October gold contract opened ₹881 lower at ₹1,53,500 per 10 grams, while the benchmark December silver contract opened ₹1,599 lower at ₹2,40,004 per kg.
As of the time of writing, MCX gold was trading near ₹1,53,650 per 10 grams, while silver futures were around ₹2,40,150 per kg. Comex gold was trading near $4,400 per ounce and silver near $66.70 per ounce in the international market.
Gold Price Today on MCX
The October gold futures contract opened at ₹1,53,500 per 10 grams, down ₹881 from its previous close of ₹1,54,381.
During the trading session covered in the report, the contract touched an intraday high of ₹1,54,059 and a low of ₹1,53,050. At the time of writing, MCX gold was trading at ₹1,53,634, down ₹747 from the previous close.
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The gold futures contract had earlier touched a high of ₹1,80,779 per 10 grams this year.
| MCX Gold | Price |
|---|---|
| October contract opening price | ₹1,53,500 per 10 grams |
| Previous close | ₹1,54,381 |
| Price at time of writing | ₹1,53,634 |
| Intraday high | ₹1,54,059 |
| Intraday low | ₹1,53,050 |
| Earlier yearly high | ₹1,80,779 |
The figures above refer to the MCX futures contract and should not be confused with retail jewellery prices, which can vary based on purity, taxes, making charges and other costs.
Silver Price Today on MCX
Silver futures also started lower on Monday’s session. The benchmark December silver contract opened at ₹2,40,004 per kg, down ₹1,599 from the previous close of ₹2,41,603.
At the time of writing, the December contract was trading at ₹2,40,129 per kg, showing a decline of ₹1,474. Throughout the session, silver touched an intraday high of ₹2,41,122 and a low of ₹2,40,004.
MCX silver futures had earlier touched a high of ₹4,20,048 per kg this year.
| MCX Silver | Price |
|---|---|
| December contract opening price | ₹2,40,004 per kg |
| Previous close | ₹2,41,603 |
| Price at time of writing | ₹2,40,129 |
| Intraday high | ₹2,41,122 |
| Intraday low | ₹2,40,004 |
| Earlier yearly high | ₹4,20,048 |
The exchange provides gold and silver futures as its bullion products, with contracts and market data available through the exchange.
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Gold and Silver Prices in International Market
Gold and silver also traded lower on the international market on September 21.
Comex gold opened at $4,413 per ounce against the previous close of $4,424.90. At the time of writing, it was trading at $4,396.80 per ounce, down $28.10.
Gold had touched a yearly high of $5,586.20 per ounce earlier in 2026.
Comex silver opened at $66.68 per ounce compared with its previous close of $67.14. At the time of writing, silver was trading at $66.66 per ounce, down $0.48. Its earlier yearly high was $121.79 per ounce.
| International Futures | Opening | Previous Close | Price at Time of Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comex Gold | $4,413/oz | $4,424.90/oz | $4,396.80/oz |
| Comex Silver | $66.68/oz | $67.14/oz | $66.66/oz |
What the MCX Gold and Silver Prices Mean
The September 21 movement shows that both precious-metal futures started the week lower in domestic and international markets. MCX gold and silver prices are quoted in different units from Comex contracts: MCX gold is quoted in rupees per 10 grams and MCX silver in rupees per kg, while Comex prices are quoted in US dollars per ounce.
The prices reported above are futures-market prices at the specific time mentioned in the source report and should not be treated as the final retail price available at a jewellery store.
Investors and traders tracking bullion prices should also understand that futures prices are not the same as physical-market rates. The exchange provides separate market-data sections for its commodities and publishes contract-related information through its official platform.
For consumers planning to buy jewellery, the actual amount payable can vary from the quoted commodity futures price because retail pricing involves factors beyond the futures contract.
Source: Business Standard, September 21, 2026. The report was updated at 10:38 AM IST and the quoted prices are based on the time of writing.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as investment advice. Commodity prices can change during market hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gold Price Today on MCX?
The benchmark October gold futures contract opened at ₹1,53,500 per 10 grams on September 21, 2026, down ₹881 from the previous close.
What is the Silver Price Today on MCX?
The benchmark December silver futures contract opened at ₹2,40,004 per kg, down ₹1,599 from the previous close of ₹2,41,603.
What was the Comex gold price on September 21?
Comex gold opened at $4,413 per ounce and was trading at $4,396.80 per ounce at the time of writing in the report.
What was the Comex silver price on September 21?
Comex silver opened at $66.68 per ounce and was trading at $66.66 per ounce at the time of writing.
Are MCX prices the same as retail gold and silver prices?
No. MCX figures represent futures-market prices. Retail jewellery prices can differ depending on purity, taxes, making charges and other applicable costs.
