Gold rally is being driven more by subdued yields and US Dollar Index rather than safe haven demand
At 6:33 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were up 71 points at 23,856, signaling a higher start for Indian markets
The gold loan portfolio of banks rose by 71.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) till December 2024 to Rs 1.72 trillion
China imposed tariffs on US imports, swiftly responding to new US duties, escalating the trade war between the world's top two economies even as Trump offered reprieves to Mexico and Canada
China imposed tariffs on US imports in a swift response to new US duties, escalating the trade war between the world's top two economies even as Trump offered reprieves to Mexico and Canada
The price of 22-carat gold also dipped Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 77,040
But alarm about U.S. import tariffs planned by President Donald Trump has driven Comex futures prices substantially above spot prices in recent months, creating a lucrative arbitrage opportunity
The price of 22-carat gold also dipped Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 77,440
Gold remained flat at its all-time high price of Rs 84,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Saturday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Friday, the precious metal price of 99.9 per cent purity rose for the third straight session, jumping by Rs 1,100 to hit a new peak of Rs 84,900 per 10 grams driven by robust domestic demand. Gold has rallied by Rs 5,510 or 7 per cent since January 1 when the metal traded at Rs 79,390 per 10 grams in the local market. The yellow metal of 99.5 per purity also traded flat at Rs 84,500 per 10 grams -- also its record high on Saturday. However, silver rallied for the fourth straight session, climbing Rs 700 to Rs 95,700 per kg on persistent offtake by industrial units and coin makers. The white metal had closed at Rs 95,000 per kg on Friday. In the last four sessions, silver has advanced Rs 2,700 or 2.9 per cent to Rs 95,700 per kg from Rs 93,000 per kg on January 29. In futures trade, gold contracts for February delivery fell
The price of ten grams of 24-carat gold in Mumbai is in line with prices in Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad at Rs 84,340
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her eighth consecutive budget today. This will also be the second budget under the third term of the Modi administration
Gold prices are expected to decline in 2025 while silver prices may increase, according to Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament on Friday. Citing the World Bank's Commodity Markets Outlook for October 2024, the economic survey highlighted that commodity prices are projected to decrease 5.1 per cent in 2025 and 1.7 per cent in 2026. The projected declines are led by oil prices but tempered by price increases for natural gas and a stable outlook for metals and agricultural raw materials. Among precious metals, gold prices are expected to decrease while silver prices may increase. Prices for metals and minerals are expected to decline, primarily due to a decrease in iron ore and zinc prices, the economic survey said. "In general, the downward trend movement in prices of commodities imported by India is a positive for the domestic inflation outlook," it added. Meanwhile, the survey said "a global rise in uncertainty has led to fluctuations in the composition of foreign exchang
Gold is considered a safe investment during geopolitical turmoil and thrives in a low interest rate environment
Gold rate today: India's budget to be presented on February 1 will be important for domestic gold prices as import duty on precious metals may be increased.
The price of 22-carat gold also rose Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 76,110
Investors now await the December US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index report on Friday
The price of 22-carat gold also rose Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 75,960
Snapping a two-day losing run, gold of 99.5 per cent purity also surged Rs 910 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 83,350 per 10 grams on Wednesday
On January 28, spot gold traded between $2730 and $2760 as, once again, it took support at the crucial level of $2730 to extend its recovery following the selloff on January 27
The price of 22-carat gold fell Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 75,090