Gold prices surged to ₹162,067.00, marking a 5.62% increase from the opening level of ₹154,851.00, as the commodity market witnessed robust activity. Silver also saw a notable rise, currently priced at ₹297,432.00, up 6.58% from its opening level of ₹290,224.00. The movement in precious metals comes amidst cues of a weaker dollar, influencing investor sentiment.
Precious metals
Gold experienced a dynamic trading session, reaching a high of ₹164,497.00 and a low of ₹154,851.00. The gold mini contract also reflected similar bullish behaviour, currently at ₹161,365.00, up 5.37% from its opening of ₹153,575.00. Silver’s trajectory was equally positive, hitting a high of ₹301,429.00 during the session.
Energy commodities
In the energy sector, crude oil prices edged higher to ₹9,801.00, a 0.80% increase from the opening level of ₹9,673.00. Natural gas also saw an upward movement, currently at ₹277.40, marking a 2.40% rise from its opening price of ₹270.60.
Base metals
Base metals showed mixed performance. Copper prices are slightly up at ₹1,404.50, a 1.03% increase from the opening of ₹1,400.05. Aluminium is trading at ₹385.95, up 2.10% from its opening level of ₹378.05. Zinc saw a modest increase, currently priced at ₹364.85, reflecting a 0.69% rise from its opening price of ₹363.50.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 154,851.00 | 164,497.00 | 154,851.00 | 162,067.00 | 5.62% |
| Silver | 290,224.00 | 301,429.00 | 290,224.00 | 297,432.00 | 6.58% |
| Gold Mini | 153,575.00 | 163,576.00 | 153,230.00 | 161,365.00 | 5.37% |
| Natural Gas | 270.60 | 280.40 | 269.60 | 277.40 | 2.40% |
| Aluminium | 378.05 | 386.80 | 375.30 | 385.95 | 2.10% |
| Copper | 1,400.05 | 1,414.00 | 1,395.10 | 1,404.50 | 1.03% |
| Crude Oil | 9,673.00 | 9,839.00 | 9,614.00 | 9,801.00 | 0.80% |
| Zinc | 363.50 | 365.35 | 361.80 | 364.85 | 0.69% |
Outlook
The commodities market continues to be influenced by global economic cues, with the strength of the US dollar playing a critical role in the pricing of precious metals. Investors will be closely watching for further developments in currency markets and economic indicators that could impact commodity prices in the coming days.
Data as on May 13, 2026, 07:30 PM IST.
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