Gold and silver prices rose on Friday due to steady demand and firm global trends, even as investors tracked geopolitical developments and currency movements. Precious metals prices were largely driven by a stronger dollar and ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, particularly following the failure of US-Iran truce talks that have left investors cautious, analysts told PTI.
The gold rate in India on Wednesday is Rs 1,53,510 per 10 gms while the silver rate in India was Rs 2,56,360 per 1 kg, according the Bullions website.
In the international market, spot gold edged 0.1% higher to $4,793.75 an ounce at 6:40 a.m. in Singapore. Silver climbed 0.4% to $78.75 an ounce, as per Bloomberg.
Gold Price Today
In Mumbai, the financial heart of the country, 24-carat gold is retailing at approximately Rs 1,53,230 per 10 grams. Kolkata follows a similar trend, with its gold rate reported at Rs 1,53,020. Both cities are ahead of the national capital, Delhi, where the 24-carat rate currently stands at Rs 1,52,960, according to Bullions website.
The southern markets continue to record the highest figures in the country. Chennai leads the metros with a peak rate of Rs 1,53,670 while Hyderabad and Bengaluru follow closely at Rs 1,53,470 and Rs 1,53,350 respectively, keeping the price gap between the southern hubs and the northern capital distinct.
Silver Price Today
Here is how the silver rates are unfolding across major Indian hubs today: Mumbai is the epicenter of this price rally. The current silver rate in Mumbai is Rs 2,48,900 per kg. In the national capital, Delhi, silver is keeping pace with Mumbai, currently priced at Rs 2,48,470 per kg, according to Bullions website
Chennai and Hyderabad are seeing silver trade at approximately Rs 2,49,620 and Rs 2,49,290 per kg, respectively. Bengaluru follows closely, with rates hovering around Rs 2,49,090 per kg. Silver rates in Kolkata are currently trading at roughly Rs 2,48,570.
Gold Rates City-Wise
The following rates are as per 10 grams of gold.
Mumbai: Rs 1,53,230
Delhi: Rs 1,52,960
Bengaluru: Rs 1,53,350
Chennai: Rs 1,53,670
Hyderabad: Rs 1,53,470
Kolkata: Rs 1,53,020
Silver Rates City-Wise
The following rates are as per 1 kg
Mumbai: Rs 2,48,900
Delhi: Rs 2,48,470
Bengaluru: Rs 2,49,090
Chennai: Rs 2,49,620
Hyderabad: Rs 2,49,290
Kolkata: Rs 2,48,570
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