In the latest session, gold prices saw a modest increase, reaching ₹159,263.00, marking a 0.37% rise from the opening level. Silver also experienced a positive movement, closing at ₹276,050.00, up by 1.55% from its opening price. The fluctuations in these precious metals are partly attributed to cues from the USD strength, which often influences commodity prices. Meanwhile, crude oil witnessed a significant decline, dropping to ₹8,709.00, a decrease of 5.01% from its opening value, making it the most-moved commodity of the day.
Precious metals
Gold traded within a range today, hitting a high of ₹159,500.00 and a low of ₹158,919.00. The trajectory showed fluctuations throughout the session, with notable movements around midday and late afternoon. Silver, on the other hand, reached a high of ₹277,245.00 and a low of ₹275,215.00, maintaining a positive trend overall. The gold mini contract also saw an increase, closing at ₹158,768.00, up 0.40% from the open, with a high of ₹159,259.00 and a low of ₹157,625.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil’s performance was notably weak, with prices falling to a low of ₹8,622.00, despite reaching an intraday high of ₹8,880.00. This decline reflects broader market conditions impacting energy commodities. Natural gas, however, showed a slight increase, closing at ₹278.10, up 0.40% from its opening price, after trading between a high of ₹282.90 and a low of ₹267.40.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, zinc recorded a positive movement, closing at ₹374.30, which is a 1.18% increase from the opening price. It reached a high of ₹374.70 and a low of ₹368.65. Aluminium saw a slight decrease, ending the session at ₹387.05, down 0.29% from the open. Copper closed marginally lower at ₹1,347.40, a 0.20% drop, after fluctuating between a high of ₹1,352.30 and a low of ₹1,337.90.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,150.00 | 159,500.00 | 158,919.00 | 159,263.00 | 0.37% |
| Silver | 276,683.00 | 277,245.00 | 275,215.00 | 276,050.00 | 1.55% |
| Crude Oil | 8,802.00 | 8,880.00 | 8,622.00 | 8,709.00 | -5.01% |
| Zinc | 368.75 | 374.70 | 368.65 | 374.30 | 1.18% |
| Natural Gas | 275.10 | 282.90 | 267.40 | 278.10 | 0.40% |
| Gold Mini | 158,390.00 | 159,259.00 | 157,625.00 | 158,768.00 | 0.40% |
| Aluminium | 388.55 | 389.20 | 384.55 | 387.05 | 0.29% |
| Copper | 1,349.00 | 1,352.30 | 1,337.90 | 1,347.40 | 0.20% |
Outlook
As the commodities market continues to react to global economic cues, particularly the strength of the USD, traders will be closely monitoring any developments that could impact these trends. The decline in crude oil prices suggests potential shifts in energy demand, while the resilience in precious metals indicates ongoing investor interest. Market participants should watch for further economic indicators that could influence commodity movements in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 25, 2026, 10:00 PM IST.
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