In the latest session of the commodities market, gold prices experienced a decline, closing at ₹158,017.00, marking a 0.67% decrease from its opening level. Silver also saw a significant drop, ending the day at ₹271,400.00, down 1.92% from the open. Meanwhile, crude oil emerged as the standout performer, climbing to ₹8,874.00, reflecting a robust 2.88% increase.
Precious metals
Gold prices fluctuated throughout the day, reaching a high of ₹159,500.00 and a low of ₹157,735.00. The trajectory showed a gradual decline, with minor recoveries, but ultimately closed lower. Silver mirrored this downward trend, with its highest point at the opening level of ₹274,727.00 and a low of ₹269,913.00. The gold mini contract also saw a decrease, closing at ₹157,545.00, down 0.61% from its opening.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices surged, reaching a high of ₹8,980.00 before settling at ₹8,874.00. This increase of 2.88% from the opening reflects strong market dynamics. Natural gas also saw a positive movement, closing at ₹294.40, up 0.89% from its opening level, with a high of ₹298.30 and a low of ₹292.70.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper prices slightly decreased to ₹1,341.10, a 0.48% drop from the open. Aluminium, however, showed a modest gain, closing at ₹387.55, up 0.23%. Zinc remained relatively stable, ending at ₹374.50, with a marginal change of -0.04% from the opening price.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,150.00 | 159,500.00 | 157,735.00 | 158,017.00 | -0.67% |
| Silver | 274,727.00 | 274,727.00 | 269,913.00 | 271,400.00 | -1.92% |
| Crude Oil | 8,778.00 | 8,980.00 | 8,749.00 | 8,874.00 | +2.88% |
| Natural Gas | 293.40 | 298.30 | 292.70 | 294.40 | +0.89% |
| Gold Mini | 158,120.00 | 158,150.00 | 157,225.00 | 157,545.00 | -0.61% |
| Copper | 1,349.00 | 1,352.30 | 1,337.90 | 1,341.10 | -0.48% |
| Aluminium | 385.50 | 388.40 | 384.05 | 387.55 | +0.23% |
| Zinc | 370.15 | 376.15 | 370.15 | 374.50 | -0.04% |
Outlook
The commodities market continues to be influenced by various factors, including global economic indicators and currency fluctuations. The strength of the US dollar remains a key driver for precious metals, while energy commodities are reacting to supply and demand dynamics. Investors will be closely monitoring these factors in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 26, 2026, 05:00 PM IST.
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