Gold prices have climbed to ₹151,111.00, marking a 1.38% increase from the opening level of ₹149,499.00. Silver also showed a significant rise, reaching ₹238,617.00, up by 2.32% from its opening of ₹235,102.00. The movement in precious metals is influenced by cues of a weaker US dollar, which typically boosts demand for these commodities.
Precious metals
Gold opened at ₹149,499.00 and reached a high of ₹151,890.00, with a low of ₹149,069.00 during the session. Silver maintained a steady trajectory, opening at ₹235,102.00 and peaking at ₹240,876.00. The gold mini contract also saw an upward movement, currently priced at ₹148,682.00, a 0.83% increase from its opening of ₹147,850.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices remained unchanged from the opening level of ₹10,300.00, currently at ₹9,867.00 after hitting a high of ₹10,571.00 and a low of ₹9,820.00. Natural gas, however, showed no percentage change from its opening price of ₹252.80, now trading at ₹263.10, having reached a high of ₹266.40.
Base metals
Among base metals, zinc was the most active, rising 1.21% to ₹343.45 from an opening of ₹341.25. Copper saw a modest increase of 0.41%, currently at ₹1,280.55, while aluminium edged up slightly by 0.36% to ₹365.95.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 235,102.00 | 240,876.00 | 234,228.00 | 238,617.00 | 2.32% |
| Gold | 149,499.00 | 151,890.00 | 149,069.00 | 151,111.00 | 1.38% |
| Zinc | 341.25 | 344.00 | 338.60 | 343.45 | 1.21% |
| Gold Mini | 147,850.00 | 149,989.00 | 147,461.00 | 148,682.00 | 0.83% |
| Copper | 1,279.50 | 1,287.50 | 1,273.00 | 1,280.55 | 0.41% |
| Aluminium | 365.45 | 367.10 | 363.50 | 365.95 | 0.36% |
| Crude Oil | 10,300.00 | 10,571.00 | 9,820.00 | 9,867.00 | 0.00% |
| Natural Gas | 252.80 | 266.40 | 248.20 | 263.10 | 0.00% |
Outlook
The commodities market continues to react to global economic cues, with the US dollar’s performance being a key driver for precious metals. Investors will be watching for any further developments in currency markets that could impact commodity prices. Base metals are showing resilience, with zinc leading the gains, suggesting a potential uptick in industrial demand.
Data as on May 1, 2026, 07:30 PM IST.
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