Gold prices today climbed to Rs 53,030 from Rs 53,020 per 10 gm, while silver was trending at Rs 59,000 per kg, according to the Good Returns website.
Gold jewellery prices vary across India, the second-largest consumer of the metal, due to excise duty, state taxes, and making charges.
In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold remained at Rs 48,610 per 10 gm, and in Chennai, it fell to Rs 47,810. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 48,310, according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was Rs 52,150 per 10 gm.
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