In the latest session of the commodities market, gold prices have seen a decline, currently trading at ₹158,163.00, marking a 0.24% drop from its opening price of ₹160,790.00. Silver has also experienced a downturn, with its current price at ₹268,961.00, reflecting a 1.08% decrease from its opening level of ₹267,400.00. In contrast, crude oil has shown a notable increase, reaching ₹9,942.00, up by 2.65% from its opening price of ₹9,911.00, highlighting a significant movement in the energy sector.
Precious metals
Gold has been on a downward trajectory during the session, with its price moving from ₹158,547.00 at 09:00 IST to ₹158,163.00 by 09:15 IST. The metal has hit a high of ₹160,992.00 and a low of ₹157,547.00. Silver, while also declining, reached a high of ₹269,890.00 and a low of ₹264,949.00. The Gold Mini contract is currently priced at ₹157,636.00, slightly down by 0.33% from its opening price of ₹157,690.00, with a high of ₹157,886.00 and a low of ₹157,175.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil has been the standout performer in the energy sector, with its current price at ₹9,942.00, up by 2.65% from its opening. The commodity has reached a high of ₹9,978.00 and a low of ₹9,910.00. Natural gas is also on the rise, trading at ₹290.20, which is a 2.18% increase from its opening price of ₹281.00. It has recorded a high of ₹291.00 and a low of ₹277.70.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper is currently trading at ₹1,330.75, down by 0.81% from its opening price of ₹1,380.80. The metal has seen a high of ₹1,380.80 and a low of ₹1,325.10. Aluminium is priced at ₹378.35, a slight decrease of 0.13% from its opening level of ₹381.40, with a high of ₹385.00 and a low of ₹376.55. Zinc is trading at ₹360.95, down by 0.62% from its opening price of ₹365.05, having reached a high of ₹366.00 and a low of ₹359.00.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 160,790.00 | 160,992.00 | 157,547.00 | 158,163.00 | -0.24% |
| Silver | 267,400.00 | 269,890.00 | 264,949.00 | 268,961.00 | -1.08% |
| Crude Oil | 9,911.00 | 9,978.00 | 9,910.00 | 9,942.00 | +2.65% |
| Natural Gas | 281.00 | 291.00 | 277.70 | 290.20 | +2.18% |
| Copper | 1,380.80 | 1,380.80 | 1,325.10 | 1,330.75 | -0.81% |
| Zinc | 365.05 | 366.00 | 359.00 | 360.95 | -0.62% |
| Gold Mini | 157,690.00 | 157,886.00 | 157,175.00 | 157,636.00 | -0.33% |
| Aluminium | 381.40 | 385.00 | 376.55 | 378.35 | -0.13% |
Outlook
The commodities market is witnessing varied movements with precious metals under pressure, possibly influenced by cues from the USD strength. Energy commodities, particularly crude oil, are showing robust gains. Market participants will be closely watching for further developments in the energy sector and any potential shifts in the USD that could impact precious metals.
Data as on May 18, 2026, 09:30 AM IST.
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