In the commodities market today, gold prices fell to ₹148,194, marking a 1.68% decrease from the opening level of ₹150,720. Silver also experienced a decline, with its price dropping to ₹232,987, down 2.29% from its opening of ₹238,443. The precious metals market showed signs of weakness, possibly influenced by cues from a stronger USD. Meanwhile, crude oil prices surged significantly, reaching ₹9,959, a notable 5.87% increase from its opening price of ₹9,407, making it the most moved commodity of the day.
Precious metals
Gold’s trajectory throughout the session saw it reach a high of ₹151,527 and a low of ₹147,950. The downward trend in gold prices reflects broader market conditions as investors react to external economic cues. Silver mirrored this trend, with its price fluctuating between a high of ₹238,800 and a low of ₹232,000. The gold mini contract also saw a decline, closing at ₹146,600, down 1.20% from its opening of ₹148,384, with a session high of ₹148,790 and a low of ₹146,369.
Energy commodities
Crude oil was the standout performer in the energy sector, with its price climbing to ₹9,959, a 5.87% increase from the opening. The day’s high was ₹9,979, while the low was ₹9,401. Natural gas, however, saw a slight decline, closing at ₹253.20, down 0.90% from its opening of ₹255.50, with a high of ₹257.00 and a low of ₹250.00.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper prices fell to ₹1,256.10, a decrease of 0.88% from the opening level of ₹1,267.20. Aluminium experienced a sharper decline, closing at ₹369.55, down 2.66% from its opening of ₹379.65. Zinc also saw a decrease, ending the session 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 | 147,950.00 | 148,194.00 | -1.68% |
| Silver | 238,443.00 | 238,800.00 | 232,000.00 | 232,987.00 | -2.29% |
| Crude Oil | 9,407.00 | 9,979.00 | 9,401.00 | 9,959.00 | +5.87% |
| Aluminium | 379.65 | 380.20 | 369.20 | 369.55 | -2.66% |
| Gold Mini | 148,384.00 | 148,790.00 | 146,369.00 | 146,600.00 | -1.20% |
| Zinc | 344.40 | 353.80 | 338.10 | 340.40 | -1.16% |
| Natural Gas | 255.50 | 257.00 | 250.00 | 253.20 | -0.90% |
| Copper | 1,267.20 | 1,270.00 | 1,256.10 | 1,256.10 | -0.88% |
Outlook
As the commodities market continues to react to global economic indicators, the strength of the USD remains a key factor influencing precious metal prices. Investors will be closely monitoring upcoming economic data releases and geopolitical developments that could impact commodity prices further. The energy sector, particularly crude oil, may continue to see volatility based on supply and demand dynamics.
Data as on Apr 29, 2026, 07:30 PM IST.
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