In the late session of the commodities market, gold prices surged to ₹162,529.00, marking a 5.92% increase from its opening level. Silver also saw a significant rise, closing at ₹304,175.00, up by 9.00% from the start of the day. These movements come amid various market dynamics influencing precious metals, with gold mini also showing a strong performance, closing at ₹161,950.00, a 5.75% increase from its opening price.
Precious metals
Gold experienced a notable upward trajectory throughout the session, reaching a high of ₹164,497.00 and a low of ₹154,851.00. The precious metal’s performance was influenced by market cues, including the strength of the USD. Silver, on the other hand, maintained its upward momentum, closing at its session high of ₹304,175.00, having opened at ₹290,224.00. The gold mini mirrored the broader gold market’s strength, peaking at ₹163,576.00 and dipping to a low of ₹153,230.00 during the day.
Energy commodities
In the energy sector, crude oil prices saw a modest increase, closing at ₹9,755.00, a 0.33% rise from the opening level of ₹9,673.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹9,955.00 and a low of ₹9,614.00. Natural gas also experienced a slight uptick, ending the session at ₹274.50, up 1.33% from its opening price of ₹270.60, with a high of ₹280.40 and a low of ₹269.60.
Base metals
Among base metals, copper closed at ₹1,406.00, reflecting a 1.14% increase from its opening of ₹1,400.05. The metal’s high for the session was ₹1,414.00, with a low of ₹1,395.10. Aluminium also saw gains, closing at ₹386.80, up 2.33% from the open, with a high of ₹387.00 and a low of ₹375.30. Zinc showed a modest increase, ending at ₹364.65, a 0.63% rise from its opening level of ₹363.50, with a high of ₹365.35 and a low of ₹361.80.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 154,851.00 | 164,497.00 | 154,851.00 | 162,529.00 | 5.92% |
| Silver | 290,224.00 | 304,175.00 | 290,224.00 | 304,175.00 | 9.00% |
| Gold Mini | 153,575.00 | 163,576.00 | 153,230.00 | 161,950.00 | 5.75% |
| Aluminium | 378.05 | 387.00 | 375.30 | 386.80 | 2.33% |
| Natural Gas | 270.60 | 280.40 | 269.60 | 274.50 | 1.33% |
| Copper | 1,400.05 | 1,414.00 | 1,395.10 | 1,406.00 | 1.14% |
| Zinc | 363.50 | 365.35 | 361.80 | 364.65 | 0.63% |
| Crude Oil | 9,673.00 | 9,955.00 | 9,614.00 | 9,755.00 | 0.33% |
Outlook
As the commodities market progresses, traders will continue to monitor the influence of global economic indicators and currency fluctuations, particularly the strength of the USD, which plays a crucial role in the pricing of precious metals. The performance of energy and base metals will also be closely watched as market dynamics evolve.
Data as on May 13, 2026, 10:00 PM IST.
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