In the commodities market today, gold prices rose to ₹159,995.00, marking a 0.37% increase from the opening level of ₹159,899.00. Silver, however, experienced a decline, closing at ₹274,499.00, down 0.78% from its opening price of ₹267,400.00. Crude oil emerged as the most significant mover, surging 1.35% to ₹10,058.00 from an opening of ₹9,919.00, reflecting strong market activity.
Precious metals
Gold’s trajectory throughout the day showed a steady climb, reaching a high of ₹160,200.00 and a low of ₹159,161.00. The precious metal’s upward movement was supported by fluctuations in the USD, which often inversely affects gold prices. Silver, on the other hand, saw a high of ₹280,400.00 and a low of ₹264,949.00, closing lower than its opening. The Gold Mini also followed a similar pattern, ending at ₹159,311.00, up 0.26% from its opening of ₹159,008.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil demonstrated robust performance, with prices peaking at ₹10,080.00 and dipping to a low of ₹9,901.00. The energy sector’s strength was further reflected in natural gas, which closed at ₹293.80, a 0.44% increase from its opening price of ₹290.40, reaching a high of ₹297.30 during the session.
Base metals
Among base metals, aluminium recorded a notable gain, closing at ₹386.20, up 1.31% from its opening of ₹376.55. Zinc also saw positive movement, ending the day at ₹367.30, a 0.59% increase. Copper, however, experienced a slight decline, closing at ₹1,345.00, down 0.24% from its opening of ₹1,342.00.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,899.00 | 160,200.00 | 159,161.00 | 159,995.00 | 0.37% |
| Silver | 267,400.00 | 280,400.00 | 264,949.00 | 274,499.00 | -0.78% |
| Crude Oil | 9,919.00 | 10,080.00 | 9,901.00 | 10,058.00 | 1.35% |
| Aluminium | 376.55 | 386.55 | 376.55 | 386.20 | 1.31% |
| Zinc | 362.05 | 367.90 | 359.00 | 367.30 | 0.59% |
| Natural Gas | 290.40 | 297.30 | 287.10 | 293.80 | 0.44% |
| Gold Mini | 159,008.00 | 159,489.00 | 158,601.00 | 159,311.00 | 0.26% |
| Copper | 1,342.00 | 1,348.20 | 1,338.25 | 1,345.00 | -0.24% |
Outlook
The commodities market continues to be influenced by various factors, including currency fluctuations and global demand dynamics. Investors will be closely monitoring these elements as they navigate the market, with particular attention to energy prices and their potential impact on broader economic conditions.
Data as on May 19, 2026, 05:00 PM IST.
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