Gold down 0.1% on weak global cues

Metal for delivery in August too fell by Rs 40 or 0.13%

Gold down 0.1% on weak global cues
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 22 2016 | 12:30 PM IST
Gold prices drifted lower by Rs 51 to Rs 31,347 per 10 gram in futures trade today as participants lightened their positions, largely in tandem with a weak trend overseas.

In futures trade, gold for delivery in October was trading Rs 51 or 0.16 per cent down at Rs 31,347 per 10 gram on the Multi Commodity Exchange with a business turnover of 25 lots.

The metal for delivery in August too fell by Rs 40 or 0.13% to Rs 30,965 per 10 gram in 656 lots.

Also Read

Analysts said a weak trend in the overseas markets where gold dropped, weighed on gold futures.

The metal lost 0.26% to $1,327.20 an ounce in Singapore.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 22 2016 | 11:56 AM IST

Next Story