In the early session of the commodities market on 19 May 2026, gold prices have shown a modest increase, trading at ₹159,614.00, marking a 0.13% rise from its opening level of ₹159,899.00. Silver, however, has experienced a decline, currently priced at ₹275,531.00, down by 0.40% from its opening value of ₹267,400.00. The movement in precious metals is influenced by cues from a weaker US dollar, providing some support to gold prices.
Precious metals
Gold opened at ₹159,899.00 and reached a high of the same level, with a low of ₹159,161.00. The trajectory during the session saw gold moving from ₹159,415.00 at 09:00 to ₹159,614.00 by 09:15. Silver, on the other hand, opened at ₹267,400.00, hitting a high of ₹280,400.00 and a low of ₹264,949.00. The Gold Mini variant is trading at ₹159,094.00, a slight increase of 0.12% from its opening price of ₹159,008.00, with a high of ₹159,437.00 and a low of ₹158,601.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil is currently priced at ₹9,922.00, showing a minor decrease of 0.02% from its opening level of ₹9,919.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹9,925.00 and a low of ₹9,904.00. Natural gas has seen a marginal increase, trading at ₹291.40, up from its opening price of ₹290.40. It recorded a high of ₹297.30 and a low of ₹287.10.
Base metals
Copper is trading at ₹1,343.00, a slight increase from its opening price of ₹1,342.00, with a high of ₹1,345.00 and a low of ₹1,341.00. Aluminium has shown a minor gain, currently at ₹381.45, up from ₹376.55, its opening price, reaching a high of ₹382.50. Zinc is trading at ₹365.25, reflecting a small increase from its opening level of ₹362.05, with a high of ₹367.90 and a low of ₹359.00.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,899.00 | 159,899.00 | 159,161.00 | 159,614.00 | +0.13% |
| Silver | 267,400.00 | 280,400.00 | 264,949.00 | 275,531.00 | -0.40% |
| Copper | 1,342.00 | 1,345.00 | 1,341.00 | 1,343.00 | -0.39% |
| Natural Gas | 290.40 | 297.30 | 287.10 | 291.40 | -0.38% |
| Gold Mini | 159,008.00 | 159,437.00 | 158,601.00 | 159,094.00 | +0.12% |
| Aluminium | 376.55 | 382.50 | 376.55 | 381.45 | +0.07% |
| Zinc | 362.05 | 367.90 | 359.00 | 365.25 | +0.03% |
| Crude Oil | 9,919.00 | 9,925.00 | 9,904.00 | 9,922.00 | -0.02% |
Outlook
The commodities market is currently being influenced by the strength of the US dollar, which is affecting the prices of precious metals like gold and silver. Investors will be closely monitoring currency movements and economic indicators for further direction. Energy commodities are showing mixed trends, with crude oil slightly dipping, while natural gas edges higher. Base metals are experiencing minor fluctuations, reflecting broader market sentiments.
Data as on May 19, 2026, 09:30 AM IST.
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