The commodities market opened with notable movements in key sectors. Gold prices rose to ₹149,365.00, marking a 0.21% increase from the opening level, influenced by cues of a weaker dollar. Silver also saw an uptick, reaching ₹234,228.00, up 0.44% from its open. Crude oil led the market with a significant rise, trading at ₹10,393.00, a 2.64% increase from its opening price.
Precious metals
Gold opened at ₹149,499.00 and reached a high of ₹149,526.00 before settling at ₹149,365.00. The precious metal’s trajectory during the session showed resilience amid dollar fluctuations. Silver mirrored this positive trend, opening at ₹235,102.00 and maintaining its current level of ₹234,228.00. The Gold Mini contract also experienced a slight decline, trading at ₹147,820.00, down from its opening of ₹147,850.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil was the standout performer in the energy sector, opening at ₹10,300.00 and climbing to a high of ₹10,418.00 before stabilising at ₹10,393.00. Natural gas showed modest gains, trading at ₹252.90, a 0.32% increase from its opening price of ₹252.80.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper saw a slight decline, trading at ₹1,276.30, down from its opening of ₹1,279.50. Aluminium showed a minor increase, reaching ₹365.70 from an opening of ₹365.45. Zinc experienced a small drop, trading at ₹340.10, slightly below its opening level of ₹341.25.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 149,499.00 | 149,526.00 | 149,319.00 | 149,365.00 | 0.21% |
| Silver | 235,102.00 | 235,102.00 | 234,228.00 | 234,228.00 | 0.44% |
| Crude Oil | 10,300.00 | 10,418.00 | 10,300.00 | 10,393.00 | 2.64% |
| Natural Gas | 252.80 | 253.10 | 252.00 | 252.90 | 0.32% |
| Aluminium | 365.45 | 365.80 | 365.05 | 365.70 | 0.29% |
| Gold Mini | 147,850.00 | 148,869.00 | 147,714.00 | 147,820.00 | 0.25% |
| Zinc | 341.25 | 341.25 | 339.95 | 340.10 | 0.22% |
| Copper | 1,279.50 | 1,279.60 | 1,275.50 | 1,276.30 | 0.08% |
Outlook
The commodities market is currently driven by the interplay of dollar strength and global demand dynamics. Investors should watch for further cues from international markets and economic data releases that could influence commodity prices. The energy sector, particularly crude oil, remains a focal point due to its significant price movement.
Data as on Apr 30, 2026, 09:30 AM IST.
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