The World Gold Council and Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) have signed an agreement to promote gold jewellery in India this year, according to a statement
Gold prices eased on Monday as a slightly stronger dollar and buoyant equities dimmed the safe-haven metal's appeal, with investors awaiting US inflation data and Fed Chairman testimony this week
Crude futures slipped as considerations over slowing international progress outweighed the prospect of tightening provide after talks amongst key producers to lift output in coming months stalled
In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold was up by Rs 100 to Rs 48,900 per 10 gm. In Chennai, it slid to Rs 45,260
Signs of strong Asian demand from both China and India also strengthened the market
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Gold edged higher on Friday and was set for its third straight weekly gain, as concerns over the fast-spreading Delta variant and a drop in US Treasury yields lifted the safe-haven metal's demand
Oil prices were mixed after a boost from a drop in US crude and gasoline inventories, but were still set for a weekly decline on concerns that an OPEC+ impasse could swell global crude supplies
The price of 22-carat-gold in Delhi stood at Rs 46,800. In Chennai, the price was Rs 45,500, and in Mumbai, it was Rs 46,980.
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Spot gold was down 0.3% at $1,798.06 per ounce, as of 0650 GMT, after gaining for six straight sessions.
Gold prices slipped on Thursday, weighed down by a stronger dollar after minutes from the US Federal Reserve's latest meeting highlighted inflationary pressures
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Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Wednesday in another seesaw trading session, as investors feared what this week's collapse in Opec+ talks meant for worldwide production
Gold prices surged up in India following trends from the bullion markets on faltering dollar value.
Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,797.84 per ounce, as of 0500 GMT, after hitting its highest since June 17 at $1,814.78 on Tuesday
Brent crude was up 3 cents at $74.56 a barrel by 0115 GMT, after slumping more than 3% on Tuesday. US oil was up 7 cents at $73.44 a barrel, having declined by more than 2% in the previous session
The gold prices surged up in India following trends from the bullion markets on faltering dollar value.
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US gold futures jumped 1.3% to $1,806.30 per ounce.