Gold prices today jumped to Rs 50,750 from Rs 50,200 per 10 gram on Friday, while silver fell to Rs 61,050 from Rs 62,000 per kg, according to the Good Returns website.
Gold jewellery prices vary across India, the second-largest consumer of the metal, due to different excise duty, state taxes, and making charges.
In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold rose to Rs 49,550 per 10 gram, and in Chennai to Rs 48,790. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 49,600, according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was at Rs 53,220.
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