Commodities market evening session: gold at ₹149,550.00 gains 0.14%, silver at ₹245,245.00 up 0.55%, zinc at ₹344.55 rises 0.61%

Arunika Jain — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:18 +0000

In the commodities market today, gold prices edged higher to ₹149,550.00, marking a 0.14% increase from the opening level. Silver also saw an upward movement, closing at ₹245,245.00, up by 0.55% from its opening price. The trajectory of gold throughout the session showed significant fluctuations, with the price peaking at ₹149,996.00 and dipping to a low of ₹149,228.00. Meanwhile, zinc emerged as the most notable mover, rising 0.61% to ₹344.55.

Precious metals

Gold prices experienced a volatile session, opening at ₹149,749.00 and reaching a high of ₹149,996.00. The metal’s price fluctuated throughout the day, reflecting broader market dynamics. Silver opened at ₹250,699.00 and, despite a low of ₹241,113.00, managed to close at ₹245,245.00. The gold mini contract mirrored the movement of its larger counterpart, closing at ₹149,550.00, slightly down from its opening of ₹149,563.00.

Energy commodities

Crude oil prices showed resilience, closing at ₹10,003.00, a modest increase from the opening price of ₹9,960.00. The day’s trading saw crude oil reach a high of ₹10,066.00 and a low of ₹9,840.00. Natural gas, on the other hand, experienced a slight decline, ending the session at ₹272.90, down 0.58% from its opening level of ₹272.00.

Base metals

Copper prices rose to ₹1,284.55, reflecting a 0.61% increase from the opening price of ₹1,275.05. Aluminium also saw gains, closing at ₹372.10, up 0.30% from the opening level of ₹368.65. Zinc led the base metals with a notable rise to ₹344.55, marking a 0.61% increase from its opening price of ₹343.05.

Commodity	Open	High	Low	Current	Change %
Gold	149,749.00	149,996.00	149,228.00	149,550.00	0.14%
Silver	250,699.00	251,231.00	241,113.00	245,245.00	0.55%
Zinc	343.05	345.65	341.40	344.55	0.61%
Copper	1,275.05	1,286.50	1,275.05	1,284.55	0.61%
Natural Gas	272.00	273.70	269.40	272.90	-0.58%
Crude Oil	9,960.00	10,066.00	9,840.00	10,003.00	-0.54%
Aluminium	368.65	372.80	368.20	372.10	0.30%
Gold Mini	149,563.00	149,978.00	149,220.00	149,550.00	0.15%

Outlook

As the commodities market continues to react to various global cues, traders will be closely monitoring the strength of the US dollar, which often influences gold and silver prices. Additionally, energy market participants will keep an eye on crude oil supply dynamics and natural gas demand trends. Base metals, particularly zinc, may see further movement depending on industrial demand and supply chain developments.

Data as on May 5, 2026, 05:00 PM IST.

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Commodities market evening session: gold at ₹149,550.00 gains 0.14%, silver at ₹245,245.00 up 0.55%, zinc at ₹344.55 rises 0.61%

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