In the commodities market this afternoon, gold prices have decreased to ₹157,088.00, marking a 0.33% decline from the opening level. Silver also experienced a downturn, with prices falling to ₹268,300.00, representing a 0.86% drop. Crude oil has seen the most significant movement, dropping by 3.79% to ₹8,672.00, reflecting notable volatility in the energy sector.
Precious metals
Gold opened at ₹157,541.00 and reached a high of ₹157,898.00 before declining to its current level of ₹157,088.00. The trajectory throughout the session showed fluctuations, with prices peaking early before tapering off. Silver followed a similar pattern, opening at ₹272,603.00 and hitting a high of ₹272,628.00, before dropping to ₹268,300.00. The gold mini contract also mirrored these movements, currently priced at ₹156,600.00, down 0.35% from its opening of ₹157,260.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil has been the most volatile, opening at ₹8,847.00 and declining to ₹8,672.00, with a high of ₹8,865.00. This marks a significant 3.79% decrease from the opening. Natural gas showed a more modest decline, opening at ₹288.90 and currently priced at ₹287.20, a 1.74% drop.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper saw a slight increase of 0.19%, with prices rising from an open of ₹1,342.00 to ₹1,335.55. Aluminium also showed a positive trend, currently at ₹388.50, up 0.18% from its opening price of ₹386.20. Zinc, however, remained relatively stable, with a minor decrease of 0.03% to ₹373.80 from an opening of ₹376.15.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 157,541.00 | 157,898.00 | 156,808.00 | 157,088.00 | -0.33% |
| Silver | 272,603.00 | 272,628.00 | 266,080.00 | 268,300.00 | -0.86% |
| Crude Oil | 8,847.00 | 8,865.00 | 8,661.00 | 8,672.00 | -3.79% |
| Natural Gas | 288.90 | 289.80 | 286.90 | 287.20 | -1.74% |
| Gold Mini | 157,260.00 | 157,409.00 | 156,260.00 | 156,600.00 | -0.35% |
| Copper | 1,342.00 | 1,342.00 | 1,331.55 | 1,335.55 | +0.19% |
| Aluminium | 386.20 | 393.30 | 384.05 | 388.50 | +0.18% |
| Zinc | 376.15 | 377.85 | 372.20 | 373.80 | -0.03% |
Outlook
The commodities market is currently experiencing fluctuations, with energy commodities showing significant volatility. Investors should keep an eye on global cues and currency movements, particularly the strength of the US dollar, which could influence precious metals like gold and silver. The market’s direction will likely depend on these external factors in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 27, 2026, 02:30 PM IST.
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