In the commodities market this afternoon, gold prices have climbed to ₹151,234, marking a 1.47% increase from the opening level of ₹149,499. Silver has also shown significant upward movement, currently priced at ₹240,300, up by 3.04% from its opening of ₹235,102. The strength in these precious metals is attributed to cues from a weaker dollar, which typically supports higher commodity prices. Meanwhile, crude oil has seen a modest rise, trading at ₹10,277, reflecting a 1.49% increase from its opening price.
Precious metals
Gold has experienced a steady climb throughout the session, reaching a high of ₹151,595 and a low of ₹149,069. The current price of ₹151,234 indicates a positive trend supported by dollar weakness. Silver, on the other hand, has shown a more volatile trajectory, with a high of ₹240,876 and a low of ₹234,228. The current level of ₹240,300 underscores its strong performance today. Gold Mini is trading at ₹149,435, up 1.34% from its opening of ₹147,850, with a high of ₹149,803 and a low of ₹147,461.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices have increased to ₹10,277, with a high of ₹10,571 and a low of ₹10,252. This 1.49% rise from the opening price of ₹10,300 reflects ongoing volatility in the energy market. Natural gas, however, has seen a slight decline, currently priced at ₹251,60, down 0.20% from its opening of ₹252,80, with a high of ₹254,20 and a low of ₹251,40.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper is trading at ₹1,284.20, up 0.70% from its opening of ₹1,279.50, with a high of ₹1,284.95 and a low of ₹1,273.00. Aluminium has seen a modest increase to ₹366.70, up 0.56% from its opening of ₹365.45, with a high of ₹366.85 and a low of ₹363.50. Zinc is currently at ₹342.50, marking a 0.93% rise from its opening of ₹341.25, with a high of ₹342.75 and a low of ₹338.60.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 149,499.00 | 151,595.00 | 149,069.00 | 151,234.00 | 1.47% |
| Silver | 235,102.00 | 240,876.00 | 234,228.00 | 240,300.00 | 3.04% |
| Crude Oil | 10,300.00 | 10,571.00 | 10,252.00 | 10,277.00 | 1.49% |
| Gold Mini | 147,850.00 | 149,803.00 | 147,461.00 | 149,435.00 | 1.34% |
| Zinc | 341.25 | 342.75 | 338.60 | 342.50 | 0.93% |
| Copper | 1,279.50 | 1,284.95 | 1,273.00 | 1,284.20 | 0.70% |
| Aluminium | 365.45 | 366.85 | 363.50 | 366.70 | 0.56% |
| Natural Gas | 252.80 | 254.20 | 251.40 | 251.60 | -0.20% |
Outlook
As the session progresses, market participants will continue to monitor the strength of the US dollar, which remains a key driver for gold and silver prices. Energy commodities may see further fluctuations depending on geopolitical developments and supply concerns. Base metals are likely to be influenced by industrial demand and economic indicators. Investors should keep an eye on these factors as they could impact commodity prices in the coming days.
Data as on Apr 30, 2026, 02:30 PM IST.
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