In today’s commodities market, gold prices decreased to ₹158,903.00, marking a 0.44% decline from the opening level of ₹159,498.00. Silver also saw a drop, closing at ₹271,807.00, a 1.12% decrease from its opening price of ₹273,800.00. Meanwhile, crude oil prices rose to ₹9,449.00, reflecting a 1.15% increase, making it the most significant mover in today’s session.
Precious metals
Gold experienced a downward trajectory throughout the day, opening at ₹159,498.00 and reaching a low of ₹158,816.00. Despite some fluctuations, it ended the session at ₹158,903.00. Silver followed a similar pattern, opening at ₹273,800.00 and hitting a low of ₹271,567.00 before closing at ₹271,807.00. The gold mini contract also saw a slight decline, closing at ₹158,472.00, down 0.34% from its opening of ₹158,390.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices showed strength, opening at ₹9,415.00 and peaking at ₹9,555.00 before settling at ₹9,449.00. Natural gas, however, faced a decline, closing at ₹287.00, down 1.07% from its opening of ₹292.20, with a low of ₹286.10.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, zinc prices increased by 0.69%, closing at ₹370.00 from an opening of ₹369.45. Aluminium saw a modest rise to ₹387.55, up 0.21% from its opening of ₹386.05. Copper, however, experienced a slight decline, closing at ₹1,342.90, down 0.16% from its opening of ₹1,346.90.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,498.00 | 159,498.00 | 158,816.00 | 158,903.00 | -0.44% |
| Silver | 273,800.00 | 275,225.00 | 271,567.00 | 271,807.00 | -1.12% |
| Crude Oil | 9,415.00 | 9,555.00 | 9,330.00 | 9,449.00 | +1.15% |
| Natural Gas | 292.20 | 295.50 | 286.10 | 287.00 | -1.07% |
| Zinc | 369.45 | 372.60 | 366.10 | 370.00 | +0.69% |
| Gold Mini | 158,390.00 | 158,944.00 | 158,200.00 | 158,472.00 | -0.34% |
| Aluminium | 386.05 | 390.90 | 383.50 | 387.55 | +0.21% |
| Copper | 1,346.90 | 1,354.05 | 1,342.25 | 1,342.90 | -0.16% |
Outlook
As the commodities market closes, investors will be watching the ongoing fluctuations in energy prices, particularly crude oil, which has shown resilience today. The performance of precious metals, especially gold and silver, will continue to be influenced by global economic cues and currency movements. Base metals are expected to remain sensitive to industrial demand and supply chain developments.
Data as on May 22, 2026, 05:00 PM IST.
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