In the commodities market today, gold prices rose to ₹1,51,528.00, marking a 1.66% increase from its opening level, as the weaker dollar provided support. Silver also experienced a significant rise, closing at ₹2,39,759.00, up 2.81% from its opening. Meanwhile, crude oil prices fell to ₹9,886.00, registering a decline of 2.37% from the opening, making it the most-moved commodity of the day.
Precious metals
Gold showed a positive trajectory throughout the session, reaching a high of ₹1,51,890.00 and a low of ₹1,49,069.00. The upward movement in gold was mirrored by silver, which hit a high of ₹2,40,876.00 and a low of ₹2,34,228.00. The gold mini contract also saw gains, closing at ₹1,49,668.00, up 1.50% from its opening price.
Energy commodities
Crude oil faced a downward trend, closing at ₹9,886.00, after touching a high of ₹10,571.00 and a low of ₹9,876.00. Natural gas prices slightly decreased to ₹251.20, a 0.36% drop from its opening, with a high of ₹254.20 and a low of ₹250.60.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper prices increased to ₹1,286.90, up 0.91% from the opening. Aluminium remained relatively stable, closing at ₹365.40, a marginal 0.21% decrease. Zinc saw a modest rise, ending at ₹342.80, up 1.02% from its opening.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 1,49,499.00 | 1,51,890.00 | 1,49,069.00 | 1,51,528.00 | 1.66% |
| Silver | 2,35,102.00 | 2,40,876.00 | 2,34,228.00 | 2,39,759.00 | 2.81% |
| Crude Oil | 10,300.00 | 10,571.00 | 9,876.00 | 9,886.00 | -2.37% |
| Gold Mini | 1,47,850.00 | 1,49,989.00 | 1,47,461.00 | 1,49,668.00 | 1.50% |
| Zinc | 341.25 | 343.25 | 338.60 | 342.80 | 1.02% |
| Copper | 1,279.50 | 1,287.50 | 1,273.00 | 1,286.90 | 0.91% |
| Natural Gas | 252.80 | 254.20 | 250.60 | 251.20 | -0.36% |
| Aluminium | 365.45 | 367.10 | 363.50 | 365.40 | 0.21% |
Outlook
As the market progresses, traders will be closely monitoring the strength of the US dollar, which continues to influence the precious metals market. Additionally, geopolitical developments and economic data releases will be key factors to watch, particularly for energy commodities like crude oil and natural gas.
Data as on Apr 30, 2026, 05:00 PM IST.
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