In the commodities market today, gold prices have seen a decline, closing at ₹158,450.00, marking a decrease of 2.18% from the opening level. Silver also faced significant pressure, dropping by 7.53% to ₹269,170.00. These movements come amid cues of a stronger US dollar, which typically exerts downward pressure on precious metals.
Precious metals
Gold opened the session at ₹161,888.00 and reached a high of ₹163,055.00 before declining to its current level. Throughout the day, gold’s trajectory showed a consistent downward trend, with the lowest point recorded at ₹158,450.00. Silver, on the other hand, opened at ₹280,000.00 and saw a high of ₹283,219.00, but eventually fell to its current price of ₹269,170.00. The Gold Mini contract mirrored the movement of its larger counterpart, closing at ₹158,001.00, down 2.14% from its opening of ₹160,003.00.
Energy commodities
In the energy sector, crude oil prices showed resilience, rising by 2.58% to ₹9,975.00 from an opening of ₹9,706.00. The commodity hit a high of ₹10,112.00 during the session. Natural gas also experienced a positive movement, closing at ₹282.60, up 1.87% from its opening price of ₹281.00, with a session high of ₹284.80.
Base metals
Among base metals, copper experienced the most significant decline, falling 3.41% to ₹1,338.20 from an opening of ₹1,380.80. Aluminium saw a slight decrease of 1.95%, closing at ₹378.00, while zinc ended the day at ₹362.20, down 1.42% from its opening level.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 161,888.00 | 163,055.00 | 158,450.00 | 158,450.00 | -2.18% |
| Silver | 280,000.00 | 283,219.00 | 269,001.00 | 269,170.00 | -7.53% |
| Copper | 1,380.80 | 1,380.80 | 1,333.70 | 1,338.20 | -3.41% |
| Crude Oil | 9,706.00 | 10,112.00 | 9,516.00 | 9,975.00 | +2.58% |
| Gold Mini | 160,003.00 | 160,349.00 | 158,000.00 | 158,001.00 | -2.14% |
| Aluminium | 381.40 | 385.00 | 377.10 | 378.00 | -1.95% |
| Natural Gas | 281.00 | 284.80 | 277.70 | 282.60 | +1.87% |
| Zinc | 364.35 | 371.30 | 361.15 | 362.20 | -1.42% |
Outlook
Looking ahead, market participants will closely monitor the strength of the US dollar, which continues to influence commodity prices. Additionally, any developments in global economic conditions could further impact these markets. Investors should remain vigilant as volatility persists across the commodities spectrum.
Data as on May 15, 2026, 07:30 PM IST.
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