In the latest session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices rose to ₹151,172, marking a 1.42% increase from the opening level of ₹149,499. Silver also experienced a notable rise, closing at ₹238,790, up 2.40% from its opening price of ₹235,102. The movement in precious metals was influenced by cues of a weaker US dollar, which often supports gold and silver prices.
Precious metals
Gold traded within a range of ₹149,069 to ₹151,890, showing resilience throughout the session. Meanwhile, silver reached a high of ₹240,876 and a low of ₹234,228, reflecting its volatile nature. The Gold Mini contract also saw gains, closing at ₹148,826, up 0.93% from its opening price of ₹147,850, with a high of ₹149,989.
Energy commodities
In the energy sector, natural gas prices surged significantly, closing at ₹263.80, a 4.64% increase from the opening level of ₹252.80. This marks the most substantial movement among the commodities. Crude oil, however, faced a decline, closing at ₹9,860, down 2.63% from its opening price of ₹10,300. The session saw crude oil prices fluctuate between a high of ₹10,571 and a low of ₹9,820.
Base metals
Among base metals, zinc closed at ₹343.25, up 1.15% from its opening level of ₹341.25. Copper showed a marginal increase, ending the session at ₹1,280.10, a 0.38% rise from the opening price of ₹1,279.50. Aluminium also edged up slightly, closing at ₹366.00, up 0.37% from its opening price of ₹365.45.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 149,499.00 | 151,890.00 | 149,069.00 | 151,172.00 | 1.42% |
| Silver | 235,102.00 | 240,876.00 | 234,228.00 | 238,790.00 | 2.40% |
| Natural Gas | 252.80 | 266.40 | 248.20 | 263.80 | 4.64% |
| Crude Oil | 10,300.00 | 10,571.00 | 9,820.00 | 9,860.00 | -2.63% |
| Zinc | 341.25 | 344.00 | 338.60 | 343.25 | 1.15% |
| Gold Mini | 147,850.00 | 149,989.00 | 147,461.00 | 148,826.00 | 0.93% |
| Copper | 1,279.50 | 1,287.50 | 1,273.00 | 1,280.10 | 0.38% |
| Aluminium | 365.45 | 367.10 | 363.50 | 366.00 | 0.37% |
Outlook
The commodities market today was characterised by significant movements in energy prices, particularly natural gas, which saw the largest percentage gain. Precious metals benefitted from a weaker dollar, which typically supports higher prices. Market participants will continue to monitor currency fluctuations and global economic indicators that may influence commodity prices in the coming sessions.
Data as on Apr 30, 2026, 11:35 PM IST.
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