In the commodities market today, gold prices rose to ₹149,838.00, marking a 0.33% increase from the opening level, as the metal navigated through a volatile session. Silver also saw a modest gain, closing at ₹244,420.00, up by 0.22% from its opening price. The energy sector, however, experienced a downturn with crude oil prices falling sharply by 3.35% to ₹9,720.00, reflecting significant market pressures.
Precious metals
Gold experienced a dynamic trading session, reaching a high of ₹150,440.00 and a low of ₹149,228.00 before settling at ₹149,838.00. The trajectory showed fluctuations throughout the day, with notable peaks and troughs. Silver followed a similar pattern, closing at ₹244,420.00 after hitting a high of ₹251,231.00 and a low of ₹241,113.00. The gold mini contract also mirrored these movements, closing at ₹149,759.00, up 0.29% from its opening.
Energy commodities
Crude oil faced a challenging day, dropping to ₹9,720.00 from an opening of ₹9,960.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹10,066.00 but was unable to maintain its momentum. Natural gas also saw a decline, closing at ₹266.90, down 2.77% from its opening level of ₹272.00, with a trading range between ₹273.90 and ₹265.00.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper prices increased to ₹1,287.90, a rise of 0.87% from the opening. Aluminium showed a similar trend, closing at ₹374.40, up 0.92%. Zinc was the standout performer in this category, gaining 0.99% to close at ₹345.85, after reaching a high of ₹346.40.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 149,749.00 | 150,440.00 | 149,228.00 | 149,838.00 | 0.33% |
| Silver | 250,699.00 | 251,231.00 | 241,113.00 | 244,420.00 | 0.22% |
| Crude Oil | 9,960.00 | 10,066.00 | 9,642.00 | 9,720.00 | -3.35% |
| Natural Gas | 272.00 | 273.90 | 265.00 | 266.90 | -2.77% |
| Zinc | 343.05 | 346.40 | 341.40 | 345.85 | 0.99% |
| Aluminium | 368.65 | 375.25 | 368.20 | 374.40 | 0.92% |
| Copper | 1,275.05 | 1,290.00 | 1,275.05 | 1,287.90 | 0.87% |
| Gold Mini | 149,563.00 | 150,400.00 | 149,220.00 | 149,759.00 | 0.29% |
Outlook
As the market continues to react to various economic indicators, traders will be closely monitoring the movements in the US dollar, which can significantly impact the prices of gold and silver. Energy commodities remain under pressure, and any shifts in global supply or demand could further influence prices. Base metals are showing resilience, and their performance will be watched for signs of industrial demand recovery.
Data as on May 5, 2026, 11:35 PM IST.
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