In the late session of the commodities market on 19th May 2026, gold prices saw a decline, closing at ₹158,970.00, marking a 0.27% drop from its opening level of ₹159,899.00. Silver also experienced a decrease, ending the session at ₹269,269.00, down 2.67% from its opening. Meanwhile, natural gas emerged as the most notable mover, climbing 1.81% to close at ₹297.80.
Precious metals
Gold’s trajectory throughout the day showed fluctuations, with prices reaching a high of ₹160,200.00 and a low of ₹158,420.00. The precious metal faced pressure as it closed below its opening level. Silver, on the other hand, experienced a more significant decline, with its session high at ₹280,400.00 and a low of ₹264,949.00. The gold mini contract also mirrored the trend, closing at ₹158,250.00, down 0.41% from its opening of ₹159,008.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices showed strength in the market, closing at ₹10,078.00, a 1.55% increase from its opening of ₹9,919.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹10,150.00 and a low of ₹9,901.00 during the session. Natural gas led the gains in the energy sector, closing at ₹297.80, up 1.81% from its opening of ₹290.40, with a session high of ₹300.30 and a low of ₹287.10.
Base metals
In the base metals category, copper prices slightly declined, closing at ₹1,337.20, a 0.82% decrease from its opening of ₹1,342.00. Aluminium showed a positive trend, closing at ₹384.05, up 0.75% from its opening of ₹376.55. Zinc also recorded gains, ending the session at ₹366.15, up 0.27% from its opening level of ₹362.05.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,899.00 | 160,200.00 | 158,420.00 | 158,970.00 | -0.27% |
| Silver | 267,400.00 | 280,400.00 | 264,949.00 | 269,269.00 | -2.67% |
| Natural Gas | 290.40 | 300.30 | 287.10 | 297.80 | +1.81% |
| Crude Oil | 9,919.00 | 10,150.00 | 9,901.00 | 10,078.00 | +1.55% |
| Copper | 1,342.00 | 1,348.20 | 1,334.65 | 1,337.20 | -0.82% |
| Aluminium | 376.55 | 386.55 | 376.55 | 384.05 | +0.75% |
| Gold Mini | 159,008.00 | 159,489.00 | 157,807.00 | 158,250.00 | -0.41% |
| Zinc | 362.05 | 367.90 | 359.00 | 366.15 | +0.27% |
Outlook
The commodities market continues to be influenced by various factors, including currency fluctuations and global demand dynamics. Investors will be closely monitoring these elements as they navigate the market’s volatility. The performance of the US dollar remains a key driver for precious metals, while energy commodities are likely to react to geopolitical developments and supply chain conditions.
Data as on May 19, 2026, 10:00 PM IST.
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