In the commodities market today, gold prices edged higher to ₹162,300.00, marking a modest increase of 0.07% from the opening level of ₹161,888.00. Silver, however, saw a decline, closing at ₹296,695.00, down by 1.18% from its opening price of ₹298,373.00. The movements in these precious metals come amid varying market conditions and cues from the USD strength.
Precious metals
Gold experienced a fluctuating session, reaching a high of ₹163,055.00 and a low of ₹161,027.00. The trajectory throughout the day showed significant volatility, with prices peaking mid-morning before stabilising in the afternoon. Silver, on the other hand, recorded a high of ₹299,000.00 and a low of ₹294,450.00, reflecting a downward trend. The gold mini contract also saw an increase, closing at ₹161,780.00, up 0.14% from its opening price of ₹161,387.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices decreased slightly, ending the session at ₹9,663.00, a 0.49% drop from the opening level of ₹9,706.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹9,804.00 and a low of ₹9,541.00. Natural gas showed a marginal increase, closing at ₹273.30, despite a slight decrease of 0.69% from its opening price of ₹272.00. The high for natural gas was ₹278.30, with a low of ₹271.80.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, zinc emerged as the most notable performer, closing at ₹369.85, a significant rise of 1.40% from its opening price of ₹363.50. It reached a high of ₹371.30 and a low of ₹361.80. Copper saw a slight increase to ₹1,396.15, although it recorded a minor decline of 0.20% from its opening level of ₹1,391.95. Aluminium remained relatively stable, closing at ₹385.50, down 0.16% from the opening price of ₹385.70.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 161,888.00 | 163,055.00 | 161,027.00 | 162,300.00 | 0.07% |
| Silver | 298,373.00 | 299,000.00 | 294,450.00 | 296,695.00 | -1.18% |
| Zinc | 363.50 | 371.30 | 361.80 | 369.85 | 1.40% |
| Natural Gas | 272.00 | 278.30 | 271.80 | 273.30 | -0.69% |
| Crude Oil | 9,706.00 | 9,804.00 | 9,541.00 | 9,663.00 | -0.49% |
| Copper | 1,391.95 | 1,398.20 | 1,380.50 | 1,396.15 | -0.20% |
| Aluminium | 385.70 | 385.85 | 382.40 | 385.50 | -0.16% |
| Gold Mini | 161,387.00 | 162,389.00 | 159,526.00 | 161,780.00 | 0.14% |
Outlook
As the market progresses, traders will continue to monitor the influence of USD strength on precious metals, particularly gold and silver. The performance of energy commodities like crude oil and natural gas will also be closely watched, given their recent price movements. Base metals, with zinc leading the gains today, remain a focal point for investors looking for opportunities in the commodities sector.
Data as on May 14, 2026, 05:00 PM IST.
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