In the late session of the commodities market, gold prices rose to ₹1,50,720, marking a 1.12% increase from the opening level of ₹1,49,499. Silver also saw a significant rise, closing at ₹2,38,728, up 2.37% from its opening price of ₹2,35,102. The movement in precious metals comes amid cues of a weaker US dollar, which typically boosts the appeal of gold and silver.
Precious metals
Gold experienced a steady climb throughout the session, reaching a high of ₹1,51,890 and a low of ₹1,49,069. The gold mini contract followed a similar trend, closing at ₹1,48,702, up 0.85% from its opening of ₹1,47,850. Silver’s trajectory was more volatile, peaking at ₹2,40,876 before settling at the current level. The fluctuations in silver prices were notable, with a low of ₹2,34,228 during the session.
Energy commodities
Natural gas emerged as the most dynamic commodity, surging 3.53% to ₹261.00 from an opening of ₹252.80. It reached a high of ₹261.20, demonstrating robust demand. In contrast, crude oil prices fell by 1.73%, closing at ₹9,951, down from an opening of ₹10,300. The session saw crude oil hit a high of ₹10,571 and a low of ₹9,828.
Base metals
Among base metals, zinc recorded a modest gain of 1.13%, closing at ₹343.20 from an opening of ₹341.25. Copper saw a slight decrease, ending at ₹1,278.85, marginally down from its opening of ₹1,279.50. Aluminium remained relatively stable, closing at ₹365.55, a slight increase from its opening of ₹365.45.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 1,49,499.00 | 1,51,890.00 | 1,49,069.00 | 1,50,720.00 | 1.12% |
| Silver | 2,35,102.00 | 2,40,876.00 | 2,34,228.00 | 2,38,728.00 | 2.37% |
| Natural Gas | 252.80 | 261.20 | 248.20 | 261.00 | 3.53% |
| Crude Oil | 10,300.00 | 10,571.00 | 9,828.00 | 9,951.00 | -1.73% |
| Zinc | 341.25 | 344.00 | 338.60 | 343.20 | 1.13% |
| Gold Mini | 1,47,850.00 | 1,49,989.00 | 1,47,461.00 | 1,48,702.00 | 0.85% |
| Copper | 1,279.50 | 1,287.50 | 1,273.00 | 1,278.85 | -0.05% |
| Aluminium | 365.45 | 367.10 | 363.50 | 365.55 | 0.03% |
Outlook
The commodities market continues to be influenced by the strength of the US dollar and global demand dynamics. Investors will be closely watching upcoming economic data releases and geopolitical developments that could further impact commodity prices. The focus remains on the energy sector, particularly natural gas, given its recent volatility and price surge.
Data as on Apr 30, 2026, 10:00 PM IST.
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