Metals, energy and agro-commodities gain

Mumbai, Apr 7 (UNI) The composite index of metals, energy and agro-commodities gained 2703.56 points at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today.

MCX Energy gained 1.07 pc at 3214.49 points.

Bullion contracts showed a weak tendency overall. Gold July 08 contract shrank by 0.29 pc at Rs 11,835 per 10 grams. Silver July 08 contract was up by 0.44 pc at Rs 23,488 per kg.

Nickel May 08 contract fell by 2.07 pc at Rs 1158.50 per kg.

Crude oil May 08 contract advanced by 1.24 pc at Rs 4,241 per barrel and natural gas April 08 contract by 1.26 pc at Rs 378.70 per mmBTU.

Refsoyoil, chana, turmeric, sugarsklp, kapaskhali and jute contracts looked southwards. Refsoyoil June 08 contract shed 3.92 pc at Rs 546.70 per 10 kgs.

Cardamom April 08 contract topped the list of gainers with a rise of 3.47 pc at Rs 640.50 per kg, the MCX release said.

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