In the commodities market this afternoon, gold prices have climbed to ₹152,295.00, marking a 1.70% increase from the opening level, as the dollar shows signs of weakness. Silver also saw a notable rise, currently priced at ₹251,273.00, up by 2.85% from its opening. Meanwhile, crude oil experienced a significant decline, dropping 3.53% to ₹9,356.00, reflecting the most substantial movement among the commodities.
Precious metals
Gold has shown a steady upward trajectory throughout the session, reaching a high of ₹152,680.00 and a low of ₹151,653.00. The gold mini contract followed a similar pattern, currently priced at ₹152,204.00, up 1.64% from its opening. Silver opened at ₹249,316.00 and has maintained its upward momentum, peaking at ₹252,225.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices have decreased significantly, with the current price at ₹9,356.00, down from an opening of ₹9,610.00. The commodity reached a session high of ₹9,644.00 and a low of ₹9,280.00. Natural gas also saw a slight decline, currently at ₹264.40, a 0.97% drop from its opening price of ₹267.00.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper is trading at ₹1,298.10, up 0.82% from the opening price of ₹1,294.40. Zinc has seen a modest increase, currently at ₹348.15, a 0.72% rise. Aluminium, however, has faced a slight decrease, priced at ₹373.30, down 0.32% from its opening.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 152,000.00 | 152,680.00 | 151,653.00 | 152,295.00 | 1.70% |
| Silver | 249,316.00 | 252,225.00 | 249,316.00 | 251,273.00 | 2.85% |
| Crude Oil | 9,610.00 | 9,644.00 | 9,280.00 | 9,356.00 | -3.53% |
| Gold Mini | 150,699.00 | 152,580.00 | 150,699.00 | 152,204.00 | 1.64% |
| Natural Gas | 267.00 | 267.00 | 262.90 | 264.40 | -0.97% |
| Copper | 1,294.40 | 1,303.95 | 1,294.40 | 1,298.10 | 0.82% |
| Zinc | 347.95 | 349.95 | 347.65 | 348.15 | 0.72% |
| Aluminium | 370.35 | 376.70 | 369.50 | 373.30 | -0.32% |
Outlook
The commodities market is currently influenced by the fluctuations in the US dollar, particularly affecting gold and silver prices. Investors are advised to keep an eye on currency movements and global economic indicators, which could further impact commodity prices in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 6, 2026, 02:30 PM IST.
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