Gold rises in early trade, up by Rs 170; silver unchanged at Rs 70,100

Gold prices hemmed into a tight range in thin trading, as cautious traders awaited economic data due later in the day to gauge the Federal Reserve's rate hike stance

Gold became dearer by Rs 170 in Friday's early trade with ten grams of the yellow metal (24-carat) trading at Rs 54,820. Silver prices, on the other hand, remained unchanged today and the precious metal is trading at Rs 70,100 per kg today.

Ten gram of 22-carat gold is trading at Rs 50,250 today, after an increase of Rs 150, according to the GoodReturns website.

In Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Kerala, and Pune, 10 grams of gold (24-carat and 22-carat) was selling at Rs 54,820, and Rs 50,250, respectively.

In Delhi, 24-carat and 22-carat gold was trading at Rs 54,980, and Rs 50,400, respectively.