Currency & Commodity Briefing
Daily USD/INR, gold, silver, crude oil and natural-gas outlook for Indian traders, importers and exporters.
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The dashboard reflects USD/INR -1.05%, Gold +2.29%, Silver +0.34%, Brent +1.96%, WTI +2.08%, Nat Gas -1.22%.
- Prev close
- 95.35
- Day high
- —
- Day low
- —
- Source
- NSE / Upstox
- MCX Gold ₹/10g
- 1,53,639
- MCX change %
- 0.35%
- Prev close
- 4,361.80
- Source
- Yahoo / Upstox
- MCX Silver ₹/kg
- 2,35,250
- MCX change %
- -0.68%
- Gold/Silver
- 68.31
- Source
- Yahoo / Upstox
- WTI
- 83.84
- MCX ₹/bbl
- 7,943
- Brent-WTI
- 5.60
- Source
- Yahoo / Upstox
- MCX ₹/MMBtu
- 265.5
- MCX change %
- -0.34%
- Prev close
- 2.79
- Source
- Yahoo / Upstox
Cross pairs
Importer & exporter impact
- USD payment cost
- supportive
- Crude / energy cost
- adverse
- Bullion procurement
- adverse
- Nat-gas cost
- supportive
A ₹0.10 change in USD/INR alters a USD 1,00,000 payment by ≈ ₹10,000 before bank spreads and charges.
- USD realisation
- adverse
- EUR realisation
- neutral
- GBP realisation
- neutral
Impact reflects USD/INR direction and EUR/USD, GBP/USD cross moves. Not a hedging recommendation.
| Business type | Relevant instruments | Today's sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
| Oil importers | Brent, WTI, USD/INR | adverse |
| Airlines | Crude oil, USD/INR | adverse |
| Paint companies | Crude derivatives, USD/INR | adverse |
| Jewellers | Gold, Silver, USD/INR | adverse |
| Fertiliser companies | Natural gas, USD/INR | supportive |
| IT exporters | USD/INR | adverse |
| Textile exporters | USD/INR, EUR/USD | adverse |
| Metal users | Silver, USD/INR | adverse |
USD / INR — detailed analysis
Near-month future- Price
- 94.3500
- Change
- -1.0000
- % change
- -1.05%
- Prev close
- 95.3500
- Source
- NSE / Upstox
- USD/INR is trading lower at 94.35 (-1.05%).
- Brent crude is higher; elevated crude prices weigh on the rupee.
- Prev high
- 96.35
- Prev low
- 93.35
- Prev close
- 95.35
- Pivot
- 95.02
- S1
- 93.68
- S2
- 92.02
- R1
- 96.68
- R2
- 98.02
Technical levels are classic pivot points calculated from the previous day's high / low / close. General market reference points — not personalised trading recommendations.
Gold — detailed analysis
Gold/Silver ratio: 68.31- International
- 4,461.90
- % change (intl)
- 2.30%
- MCX Gold ₹/10g
- 1,53,639
- MCX % change
- 0.35%
- Prev close
- 4,361.80
- MCX Gold Mini
- 1,52,410
- Source
- Yahoo / Upstox
- International price is higher at 4461.9 (+2.29%).
- MCX price is higher (+0.35%) — the MCX contract is trading at a discount to the international basis.
- A lower rupee (-1.05%) is weighing on the rupee-denominated MCX print.
- International
- ▲ 2.30%
- USD/INR contribution
- ▼ -1.05%
- Residual (basis / timing)
- ▼ -0.89%
MCX % ≈ international % + USD/INR % + residual (basis, timing, local factors). Indicative only when the two feeds have different intra-day snapshot times.
- Prev high
- 4,562.00
- Prev low
- 4,261.70
- Prev close
- 4,361.80
- Pivot
- 4,395.17
- S1
- 4,228.33
- S2
- 4,094.87
- R1
- 4,528.63
- R2
- 4,695.47
Technical levels are classic pivot points calculated from the previous day's high / low / close. General market reference points — not personalised trading recommendations.
Silver — detailed analysis
Gold/Silver ratio: 68.31- International
- 65.32
- % change (intl)
- 0.34%
- MCX Silver ₹/kg
- 2,35,250
- MCX % change
- -0.68%
- Prev close
- 65.11
- MCX Silver Mini
- 2,36,600
- Source
- Yahoo / Upstox
- International price is higher at 65.32 (+0.34%).
- MCX price is lower (-0.68%) — the local basis is broadly aligned with the international print.
- A lower rupee (-1.05%) is weighing on the rupee-denominated MCX print.
- International
- ▲ 0.34%
- USD/INR contribution
- ▼ -1.05%
- Residual (basis / timing)
- ▲ 0.03%
MCX % ≈ international % + USD/INR % + residual (basis, timing, local factors). Indicative only when the two feeds have different intra-day snapshot times.
- Prev high
- 65.53
- Prev low
- 64.90
- Prev close
- 65.11
- Pivot
- 65.18
- S1
- 64.83
- S2
- 64.55
- R1
- 65.46
- R2
- 65.81
Technical levels are classic pivot points calculated from the previous day's high / low / close. General market reference points — not personalised trading recommendations.
Crude oil — detailed analysis
Brent-WTI spread: 5.6 USD/bbl- Brent
- 89.44
- Brent % change
- 1.96%
- WTI
- 83.84
- MCX Crude ₹/bbl
- 7,943
- Prev close (Brent)
- 87.72
- MCX % change
- 1.79%
- Source
- Yahoo / Upstox
- Brent is higher at 89.44 USD/bbl (+1.96%).
- WTI is higher (+2.08%), Brent-WTI spread at +5.60 USD/bbl.
- MCX Crude is higher (+1.79%) — rupee move (USD/INR -1.05%) contributes to the local print.
- International
- ▲ 1.96%
- USD/INR contribution
- ▼ -1.05%
- Residual (basis / timing)
- ▲ 0.88%
MCX % ≈ international % + USD/INR % + residual (basis, timing, local factors). Indicative only when the two feeds have different intra-day snapshot times.
- Prev high
- 91.16
- Prev low
- 86.00
- Prev close
- 87.72
- Pivot
- 88.29
- S1
- 85.43
- S2
- 83.13
- R1
- 90.59
- R2
- 93.45
Technical levels are classic pivot points calculated from the previous day's high / low / close. General market reference points — not personalised trading recommendations.
Natural gas — detailed analysis
Henry Hub vs MCX- Henry Hub
- 2.760
- % change (intl)
- -1.22%
- MCX ₹/MMBtu
- 265.5
- MCX % change
- -0.34%
- Prev close (HH)
- 2.790
- Source
- Yahoo / Upstox
- Henry Hub natural gas is lower at 2.76 USD/MMBtu (-1.22%).
- MCX Natural Gas is lower (-0.34%).
- USD/INR -1.05% is a headwind for the rupee-denominated contract.
- International
- ▼ -1.22%
- USD/INR contribution
- ▼ -1.05%
- Residual (basis / timing)
- ▲ 1.93%
MCX % ≈ international % + USD/INR % + residual (basis, timing, local factors). Indicative only when the two feeds have different intra-day snapshot times.
- Prev high
- 2.82
- Prev low
- 2.73
- Prev close
- 2.79
- Pivot
- 2.78
- S1
- 2.74
- S2
- 2.69
- R1
- 2.83
- R2
- 2.87
Technical levels are classic pivot points calculated from the previous day's high / low / close. General market reference points — not personalised trading recommendations.
Currency movement impact calculator
Illustrative only. Excludes bank spreads, forward premia, taxes and transaction charges. Not a hedging recommendation.
- At current rate
- ₹94,35,000
- At comparison rate
- ₹94,85,000
- Additional cost
- +₹50,000
- Per ₹0.10 move
- ₹10,000
- Per 1% move
- ₹94,350
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Key currency & commodity news
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Economic Times - Bullion12 Aug 2026, 7:36 am ISTGold firms below 10-week high as markets brace for US CPI data
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Economic Times - Energy11 Aug 2026, 5:50 pm ISTVolatility tumbles as markets shrug off Middle East risks
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Financial Times - Currency11 Aug 2026, 4:31 pm ISTState Bank of India returns to dollar debt market, bankers see strong demand - Reuters
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Reuters
Five things to know in currency & commodities today
- 1Dollar subdued as markets await US inflation data for Fed clues
As Asian markets greeted Wednesday, the dollar maintained its steadiness. Currency investors eagerly anticipated key inflation data from the United States to gauge interest rate shifts. In response to assaults on shipping routes, oil prices experienced a modest rise. Meanwhile, t
Economic Times · 12 Aug 2026, 7:28 am IST - 2Gold firms below 10-week high as markets brace for US CPI data
Gold prices experienced a notable increase on Wednesday as market participants anticipated essential inflation data. Worries about oil-induced inflation, stemming from unrest in the Middle East, kept the markets on edge. In light of recent job reports, traders lowered their predi
Economic Times · 12 Aug 2026, 7:36 am IST - 3BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says - Reuters
BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says Reuters
Reuters · 11 Aug 2026, 12:50 pm IST - 4Oil rises as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns
Oil prices increased Wednesday morning due to Middle East supply worries. Attacks on ships fueled concerns about disruptions in vital shipping lanes. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal began to fade, impacting market sentiment. US crude inventories unexpectedly rose, which could ease
Economic Times · 12 Aug 2026, 7:18 am IST - 5Volatility tumbles as markets shrug off Middle East risks
Investors warn of complacency as Vix ‘fear gauge’ falls to prewar levels even as oil rises back to about $90 a barrel
Financial Times · 11 Aug 2026, 5:50 pm IST
Previous Currency & Commodity Briefings
Daily 08:00 IST snapshots — permanent archive links.
- Wed, 02 Sept, 2026Rupee mildly firm; bullion under pressure; energy firm· Snapshotted 02 Sept 2026, 08:05 am IST
- Tue, 01 Sept, 2026Bullion mildly firm; energy firm· Snapshotted 01 Sept 2026, 08:00 am IST
- Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Rupee mildly firm; bullion mildly weak; energy firm· Snapshotted 31 Aug 2026, 08:00 am IST
- Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Rupee mildly weaker; bullion steady; energy mildly firm· Snapshotted 28 Aug 2026, 08:00 am IST