Gold Price Today Rises To New High — Check Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Other Cities
The previous high that the yellow metal hit was on Sept. 23, when the price rose to Rs 1,14,360.
Gold prices today were trading at a new high of levels above the Rs 1,14,000 mark, driven by festive demand and safe-haven demand.
In India, the prices held steady at Rs 1,14,940 per 10 gm, according to the India Bullion Association, compared to Rs 1,13,170 on Friday. The previous high that the yellow metal hit was on Sept. 23, when the price rose to Rs 1,14,360.
Gold had crossed the Rs 1,10,000 mark on Sept. 15, and the possible rate cut from the Fed had drove the rally. Market analysts are optimistic about the long-term prospects for gold following this decision.
According to Anuj Gupta, a market and commodities expert, the Fed’s action was largely anticipated is support a positive trend for the precious metal.
"As the labour market and inflation are still a cause of concern for the Fed, they want to keep an eye on the data. The trend of gold is looking positive for the longer term," Gupta stated. In the very near term, there might be some profit booking as the event passes off.
Gold Price: Check Rates In Delhi, Chennai, Other Cities
In New Delhi, the price stood at Rs 1,14,540 per 10 gm, and in Mumbai, it stood at Rs 1,14,730 on Monday.
In Bengaluru, the rate stood at Rs 1,14,820, while in Kolkata, it was Rs 1,14,580 per 10 gm. The price of the precious commodity was the highest in Chennai, trading at Rs 1,15,070 per 10 gm.
The Dec. 5 futures stood at Rs 1,14,909 according to the Multi-Commodity Exchange. The spot prices of the yellow metal rose to $3,785 on Friday, according to the World Gold Council.
Silver: Spot And Futures Prices
The precious metal's price rose to Rs 1,42,190 per kilogram, according to the India Bullion Association. The prices stood at Rs 1,36,720 on Friday.
Oct. 5 futures for silver were trading higher at Rs 1,42,147, according to the Multi Commodity Exchange.
