Supply concerns emerge after the OPEC cartel reported a drop in crude production last month
Rising output from the United States and uncertainty about its budget for next year limited price gains
January delivery fell by Rs 13.50, or 3% to Rs 435.50 per kg
The January metal fell by 15 paise, or 0.13% to Rs 114.75 per kg
The January delivery declined by Re 1, or 0.06%, to Rs 972.50 per kg,
February copper rose by Rs 1.15, or 0.20% to Rs 446.30 per kg
The January delivery fell by Rs 23, or 0.57%, to Rs 3,977 per quintal
Prices were steady for the second session
Gold imports climbed to a record 969 tonnes last year, according to the World Gold Council
Cost of output rises with ore having to be got from other states for Karnataka unit
Brent crude rose to a four-day high after IEA increased its oil demand forecast for 2013
Rising oil stockpiles and weaker fuel demand in the United States influence prices
The December delivery eased by Rs 10.30, or 1.14%, to Rs 890.50 per kg
The January delivery moved down by Rs 27, or 0.56%, to Rs 4,761 per barrel