Gold price today at Rs 48,230 per 10 gm, silver trending at Rs 71,900 a kg

Prices for 24-carat gold witnessed an uptick of Rs 1,300 per 10 gram to Rs 49,230 on Thursday from Rs 47,900 in the previous trading session

Prices for 22 carat gold on Thursday jumped to Rs 48,230 for 10 gm from Rs 46,900 and silver was at Rs 71,900 per kg, according to the Good Returns website.

Gold jewellery price varies across India, the second-largest consumer of the metal, due to excise duty, state taxes, and making changes.

In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold is at Rs 47,000 per 10 gm. In Chennai, it increased to Rs 46,470. The rate in Mumbai was Rs 46,900. The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was Rs 50,700 per 10 gm, according to the website.

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