Gold and silver futures opened sharply lower ahead of the Union Budget 2026, retreating steeply from record highs amid profit booking in domestic and international markets
Even after Friday's pullback, gold still registered a monthly gain of 13 per cent while silver was up 19 per cent for the month
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,55,090
Bullion dealers in India charged a premium of up to $121 per ounce this week over official domestic gold prices
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,63,960
Despite the sharp run, analysts expect silver prices to continue their upward march amid intermittent corrections, which they feel will be bought into by investors.
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In the October-December quarter, the consumer demand went up by 2 per cent to 1,345.3 tonnes compared with 1,318.5 tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous year
Demand for gold could stand between 600 metric tons and 700 metric tons, compared to 710.9 tons last year, which was the lowest in five years
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,53,160
Prices jumped past the $5,000 mark for the first time on Monday and have gained more than 10 per cent so far this week
Spot gold rose 0.6 per cent to $5,219.97 per ounce, as of 0153 GMT, after scaling a record high of $5,224.95 earlier, up more than 20 per cent since the start of the year
The price of 22-carat gold fell by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,48,440
Gold stays above $5,000 an ounce as investors flee bonds and currencies amid geopolitical risk, while silver surges on strong investment demand
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,48,460
In quantity terms, imports of both metals saw a decline
The London Bullion Market Association's annual precious metals forecast survey shows analysts projecting gold rising as high as $7,150 and averaging $4,742 in 2026
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,49,150
Spot gold rose 1.98% to $5,081.18 per ounce by 0323 GMT, after touching $5,092.71 earlier. U.S. gold futures for February delivery gained 2.01% to $5,079.30 per ounce
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,44,060