The commodities market opened with mixed trends as gold prices fell to ₹158,475.00, marking a 0.38% decline from the opening level. Silver also experienced a downturn, trading at ₹273,301.00, down 1.23% from its open. Meanwhile, crude oil showed a significant upward movement, rising to ₹8,762.00, a 1.58% increase from the opening price, making it the most notable mover in the market.
Precious metals
Gold opened at ₹159,150.00 and reached a high of ₹159,500.00 before declining to its current level of ₹158,475.00. The session saw gold’s trajectory dip from ₹159,081.00 at 09:00 to ₹158,475.00 by 09:15. Silver, which opened at ₹274,727.00, hit a low of ₹272,985.00, reflecting a significant decrease in its value. The gold mini contract also mirrored the trend, falling to ₹157,923.00 from an opening of ₹158,120.00, a 0.37% decline.
Energy commodities
Crude oil demonstrated a robust performance, opening at ₹8,778.00 and peaking at ₹8,820.00. It currently trades at ₹8,762.00, marking a 1.58% increase. Natural gas also showed a positive trend, albeit modest, with a current price of ₹293.20, up 0.48% from its opening of ₹293.40.
Base metals
Copper prices fell to ₹1,341.00, a 0.49% decrease from the opening price of ₹1,349.00. Aluminium saw a slight increase, trading at ₹387.20, up 0.14% from its open. Zinc experienced a positive shift, currently at ₹375.50, a 0.23% rise from its opening level of ₹370.15.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,150.00 | 159,500.00 | 158,472.00 | 158,475.00 | -0.38% |
| Silver | 274,727.00 | 274,727.00 | 272,985.00 | 273,301.00 | -1.23% |
| Crude Oil | 8,778.00 | 8,820.00 | 8,749.00 | 8,762.00 | +1.58% |
| Copper | 1,349.00 | 1,352.30 | 1,337.90 | 1,341.00 | -0.49% |
| Natural Gas | 293.40 | 293.90 | 292.70 | 293.20 | +0.48% |
| Gold Mini | 158,120.00 | 158,150.00 | 157,778.00 | 157,923.00 | -0.37% |
| Zinc | 370.15 | 376.15 | 370.15 | 375.50 | +0.23% |
| Aluminium | 385.50 | 387.65 | 385.50 | 387.20 | +0.14% |
Outlook
The market’s mixed performance reflects varying influences, with precious metals reacting to cues from USD strength. Energy commodities, particularly crude oil, are on an upward trajectory, indicating potential shifts in supply-demand dynamics. Base metals show a mixed trend, with aluminium and zinc gaining ground. Investors will be keenly watching for further developments in global economic indicators that could impact commodity prices.
Data as on May 26, 2026, 09:30 AM IST.
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