In today’s commodities market session, gold prices fell to ₹149,000, marking a 1.14% decline from its opening level of ₹150,720. Silver also experienced a downturn, closing at ₹235,800, down 1.11% from its opening price of ₹238,443. Meanwhile, crude oil emerged as the standout performer, rising by 4.00% to ₹9,783 from an opening of ₹9,407, showcasing significant upward momentum.
Precious metals
Gold experienced a volatile trading session, reaching a high of ₹151,527 and a low of ₹148,740. The precious metal’s decline is attributed to market dynamics, with the current price settling at ₹149,000. Silver followed a similar trajectory, with its price fluctuating throughout the day, peaking at ₹238,800 and hitting a low of ₹235,406. The gold mini contract also saw a decrease, closing at ₹147,368, down 0.68% from its opening of ₹148,384.
Energy commodities
Crude oil led the energy sector with a robust performance, climbing to a high of ₹9,847 before settling at ₹9,783, reflecting a 4.00% increase from its opening. Natural gas, however, saw a slight decline, closing at ₹253.10, down 0.94% from its opening of ₹255.50, after reaching a high of ₹257.00 and a low of ₹252.80.
Base metals
In the base metals category, copper closed at ₹1,258.00, down 0.73% from its opening of ₹1,267.20. Aluminium also saw a decrease, ending the session at ₹373.35, a 1.66% drop from its opening level of ₹379.65. Zinc followed suit, closing at ₹340.40, down 1.16% from its opening of ₹344.40.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 150,720.00 | 151,527.00 | 148,740.00 | 149,000.00 | -1.14% |
| Silver | 238,443.00 | 238,800.00 | 235,406.00 | 235,800.00 | -1.11% |
| Crude Oil | 9,407.00 | 9,847.00 | 9,401.00 | 9,783.00 | +4.00% |
| Aluminium | 379.65 | 380.20 | 369.20 | 373.35 | -1.66% |
| Zinc | 344.40 | 353.80 | 338.10 | 340.40 | -1.16% |
| Natural Gas | 255.50 | 257.00 | 252.80 | 253.10 | -0.94% |
| Copper | 1,267.20 | 1,270.00 | 1,257.50 | 1,258.00 | -0.73% |
| Gold Mini | 148,384.00 | 148,790.00 | 147,150.00 | 147,368.00 | -0.68% |
Outlook
As the commodities market continues to react to global cues, investors should monitor the ongoing fluctuations in the US dollar, which can significantly impact precious metals like gold and silver. Additionally, the energy sector’s performance, particularly crude oil, remains a focal point due to its recent gains. Market participants will be keenly observing these trends in the coming sessions.
Data as on Apr 29, 2026, 05:00 PM IST.
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