In the latest trading session, gold prices have risen to ₹158,702.00, marking a 0.10% increase from the opening level. Meanwhile, silver has experienced a decline, with prices falling to ₹270,700.00, representing a 0.44% decrease from its opening. Notably, natural gas has surged significantly, reaching ₹292.20, a 2.89% increase from the start of the day, making it the most moved commodity in today’s market.
Precious metals
Gold has shown a steady trajectory throughout the session, opening at ₹160,790.00 and fluctuating between a high of ₹160,992.00 and a low of ₹157,547.00. The precious metal’s current price of ₹158,702.00 reflects a modest gain of 0.10% from its opening. Silver, on the other hand, opened at ₹267,400.00 and reached a high of ₹274,145.00 before settling at its current level of ₹270,700.00, down by 0.44% from the open. The gold mini contract is trading at ₹158,209.00, slightly up by 0.04% from its opening price of ₹157,690.00.
Energy commodities
In the energy sector, crude oil has shown a positive trend, trading at ₹9,945.00, which is a 2.68% increase from its opening price of ₹9,911.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹9,978.00 and a low of ₹9,895.00 during the session. Natural gas has been the standout performer, with a significant rise to ₹292.20 from its opening of ₹281.00, marking a 2.89% increase. It reached a high of ₹292.50 and a low of ₹277.70.
Base metals
Among base metals, copper has seen a decline, currently trading at ₹1,334.45, down 0.53% from its opening of ₹1,380.80. The metal’s trading range for the day has been between a high of ₹1,380.80 and a low of ₹1,325.10. Aluminium is slightly down, trading at ₹379.70, a 0.22% decrease from its opening price of ₹381.40. Zinc is trading at ₹362.35, a 0.23% drop from its opening level of ₹365.05.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 160,790.00 | 160,992.00 | 157,547.00 | 158,702.00 | 0.10% |
| Silver | 267,400.00 | 274,145.00 | 264,949.00 | 270,700.00 | -0.44% |
| Natural Gas | 281.00 | 292.50 | 277.70 | 292.20 | 2.89% |
| Crude Oil | 9,911.00 | 9,978.00 | 9,895.00 | 9,945.00 | 2.68% |
| Copper | 1,380.80 | 1,380.80 | 1,325.10 | 1,334.45 | -0.53% |
| Zinc | 365.05 | 366.00 | 359.00 | 362.35 | -0.23% |
| Aluminium | 381.40 | 385.00 | 376.55 | 379.70 | 0.22% |
| Gold Mini | 157,690.00 | 158,450.00 | 157,175.00 | 158,209.00 | 0.04% |
Outlook
The commodities market continues to be influenced by various factors, including currency fluctuations and global demand dynamics. Investors are closely monitoring the strength of the US dollar, which has implications for gold and silver prices. Energy commodities are reacting to supply concerns and geopolitical tensions. Market participants should remain vigilant as these factors could lead to further volatility in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM IST.
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