Commodity markets showed mixed trends late on Tuesday, with precious metals witnessing strong buying interest while energy commodities remained under mild pressure, reflecting cautious investor sentiment ahead of the year-end.
As of 11:40 PM IST on December 30, 2025, gold prices moved higher, with the February 2026 contract trading at ₹1,36,650 per 10 grams, up ₹1,708 or 1.27%. The rise in gold prices was driven by sustained safe-haven demand, as investors continued to hedge against global economic uncertainty and currency fluctuations.
Silver emerged as the top performer, recording a sharp rally of nearly 12%. The March 2026 silver contract was trading at ₹2,51,360 per kg, up ₹26,931, supported by strong investment interest and expectations of improved industrial demand.
On the energy side, crude oil prices remained subdued. The January 2026 crude oil contract was trading at ₹5,234, down ₹6 or 0.11%, as concerns over global demand growth and stable supply conditions weighed on sentiment.
Natural gas prices also edged marginally lower, with the January 27, 2026 contract quoted at ₹357.20, down ₹0.20 or 0.06%, indicating a largely range-bound trade amid balanced supply-demand dynamics.
Overall, precious metals outperformed energy commodities, highlighting a defensive bias among investors as markets head into the final days of 2025.
