In the commodities market today, gold prices edged lower to ₹162,003.00, reflecting a 0.11% decrease from its opening level of ₹161,888.00. Silver experienced a more significant decline, falling 2.99% to ₹291,250.00 from an opening of ₹298,373.00. The movements in these precious metals come amid cues of USD strength, impacting their valuations. Copper, the most-moved commodity of the day, decreased by 0.86% to ₹1,386.80.
Precious metals
Gold traded within a range, reaching a high of ₹163,055.00 and a low of ₹161,027.00 throughout the session. The trajectory showed fluctuations, with notable peaks and troughs, ending slightly lower than its opening. Silver saw a sharper decline, hitting a low of ₹286,805.00. The gold mini contract also saw a minor decrease, closing at ₹161,450.00, down 0.07% from its opening of ₹161,387.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices saw a modest increase, closing at ₹9,733.00, up 0.23% from the opening price of ₹9,706.00. The day’s trading saw crude oil reach a high of ₹9,804.00 and a low of ₹9,516.00. Natural gas prices also rose, ending the day at ₹276.90, marking a 0.62% increase from its opening level of ₹272.00.
Base metals
Copper prices fell to ₹1,386.80, marking a 0.86% decrease from its opening price of ₹1,391.95. Aluminium remained relatively stable, closing at ₹385.95, a slight decrease of 0.04% from its opening. Zinc, however, saw an increase, ending at ₹367.85, up 0.85% from the opening level of ₹363.50.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 161,888.00 | 163,055.00 | 161,027.00 | 162,003.00 | -0.11% |
| Silver | 298,373.00 | 299,000.00 | 286,805.00 | 291,250.00 | -2.99% |
| Copper | 1,391.95 | 1,398.20 | 1,380.50 | 1,386.80 | -0.86% |
| Zinc | 363.50 | 371.30 | 361.80 | 367.85 | +0.85% |
| Natural Gas | 272.00 | 279.00 | 268.20 | 276.90 | +0.62% |
| Crude Oil | 9,706.00 | 9,804.00 | 9,516.00 | 9,733.00 | +0.23% |
| Gold Mini | 161,387.00 | 162,389.00 | 159,526.00 | 161,450.00 | -0.07% |
| Aluminium | 385.70 | 387.20 | 382.40 | 385.95 | -0.04% |
Outlook
As the week progresses, market participants will closely monitor the strength of the USD, which continues to influence the pricing of precious metals. Additionally, any shifts in global economic indicators or geopolitical developments could further impact commodity prices. Investors will also keep an eye on supply and demand dynamics, particularly in the energy sector, which could drive future price movements.
Data as on May 14, 2026, 11:35 PM IST.
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