Gold prices have climbed to ₹152,462.00, marking a 1.81% increase from the opening, buoyed by cues of a weaker dollar. Silver also saw a significant rise, reaching ₹253,750.00, up 3.86% from its opening level. Meanwhile, crude oil experienced a notable decline, dropping 6.04% to ₹9,112.00, making it the most-moved commodity of the day.
Precious metals
Gold’s trajectory throughout the session showed fluctuations, with prices starting at ₹152,000.00 and reaching a high of ₹152,889.00. The lowest point was recorded at ₹151,602.00. Silver opened at ₹249,316.00 and hit a high of ₹255,409.00, maintaining its upward momentum. The Gold Mini also mirrored this trend, closing at ₹152,370.00, a 1.75% increase from its opening of ₹150,699.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil faced a challenging session, opening at ₹9,610.00 and falling to a low of ₹8,380.00 before settling at ₹9,112.00. Natural gas also saw a decrease, closing at ₹257.30, down 3.63% from its opening of ₹267.00. These declines highlight the volatility in the energy sector today.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper showed resilience with a 1.53% increase, closing at ₹1,307.25 after opening at ₹1,294.40. Aluminium, however, saw a slight decline, ending at ₹369.30, down 1.39% from the opening. Zinc remained relatively stable, closing at ₹346.45, a modest 0.23% increase from its opening level of ₹347.95.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 152,000.00 | 152,889.00 | 151,602.00 | 152,462.00 | 1.81% |
| Silver | 249,316.00 | 255,409.00 | 249,316.00 | 253,750.00 | 3.86% |
| Crude Oil | 9,610.00 | 9,644.00 | 8,380.00 | 9,112.00 | -6.04% |
| Natural Gas | 267.00 | 267.00 | 255.60 | 257.30 | -3.63% |
| Gold Mini | 150,699.00 | 152,830.00 | 150,699.00 | 152,370.00 | 1.75% |
| Copper | 1,294.40 | 1,312.90 | 1,294.40 | 1,307.25 | 1.53% |
| Aluminium | 370.35 | 376.70 | 366.90 | 369.30 | -1.39% |
| Zinc | 347.95 | 349.95 | 345.45 | 346.45 | 0.23% |
Outlook
The commodities market today was influenced by the strength of the US dollar, impacting the pricing of precious metals like gold and silver. Energy commodities such as crude oil and natural gas faced declines, reflecting broader market volatility. Investors will continue to monitor currency movements and global economic indicators for further cues.
Data as on May 6, 2026, 07:30 PM IST.
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