Composite index of metals, energy decline

Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) The composite index of metal and energy declined by 2,829.82 points at the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) here today.

MCX Energy index shed 0.29 per cent at 3,574.05.

Among gold contracts, October 2008 contract was down 0.71 pc at Rs 11,770 per 10 gm and June 08 contract was down 0.47 pc at Rs 11,685 per 10 gm.

All silver contracts lost, including December 08 contract by 1.56 pc at Rs 23,274 per kg and September 08 contract by 1.39 pc at Rs 23,026 per kg.

Lead April 08 contract was down by 1.07 pc at Rs 110.60 per kg.

Crude oil August 08 contract rose by 1.81 pc at Rs 4,545 per barrel.

Mentha oil June 08 contract declined by 0.04 pc at Rs 445 per 10 kg.

Tin April 08 contract topped the list of gainers, with a rise of 5.33 pc at Rs 967.50 per kg. Silver December 08 contract led losers' list with a 1.56 pc decline at Rs 23,274 per kg, an MCX release said.

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