Gold prices have breached Rs 80,000 per 10 grams levels in major Indian cities, recovering from the impact of Donald Trump's expected high tariff trade policy and a firm US dollar, analysts said. A flare-up in geopolitical tensions due to the Russia-Ukraine war is bolstering the precious metal, which crossed the USD 2,700 an ounce level in global markets, they added. The uncertainty surrounding the US economy and volatile stock markets are also driving inflows into the safe-haven, however, the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) cautious attitude towards policy interest rate and strong US dollar are acting as headwinds for the bullion, analysts stated. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices tanked Rs 6,775, or 8.5 per cent, to hit Rs 73,000 per 10 grams after Donald Trump's victory raised expectations of a restricted trade policy by the US. "Gold prices had fallen 8 per cent after the US election results. "The strengthening US dollar index which rose from USD 101 to 107.5 press
The price of 22-carat gold also rose Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 72,260
Gold prices surged Rs 1,100 to hit a two-week high of Rs 80,400 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to persistent buying by jewellers and retailers during the ongoing wedding season, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Thursday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity finished at Rs 79,300 per 10 grams. Silver also climbed Rs 300 to Rs 93,300 per kg. It had closed at Rs 93,000 per kg in the previous session. Price of gold of 99.5 per cent purity soared Rs 1,100, extending the gains for the second consecutive day to Rs 80,000 per 10 grams. The yellow metal had finished at Rs 78,900 per 10 grams on Thursday. Meanwhile, in futures trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for December delivery climbed Rs 906, or 1.18 per cent, to trade at Rs 77,599 per 10 grams. "Rising global unease pushed gold higher on Comex, and by Rs 900 on MCX, reaching Rs 77,600. This sharp recovery highlights gold's resilience and its role in balancing portfol
Spot gold, at the time of writing this report, was trading nearly 0.77 per cent higher at $2,670, as it extended its rally to the fourth straight day
The price of 22-carat gold also rose Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 71,460
The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 77,900 per 10 grams in the previous session. However, silver traded flat at Rs 93,000 per kg on Thursday
The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 77,900 per 10 grams in the previous session. However, silver traded flat at Rs 93,000 per kg on Thursday
Spot gold was little changed at $2,568.37 per ounce as of 1215 GMT. Prices have fallen more than 4% so far this week
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The price of ten grams of 24-carat gold in Mumbai is in line with prices in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad at Rs 75,640
The price of ten grams of 24-carat gold in Mumbai is in line with prices in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad at Rs 76,840
Spot gold tumbled to the lowest level in nearly 7 weeks on November 12 as investors piled into risk assets on optimism over the US growth prospects with Trump at the helm
The price of 22-carat gold also climbed Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 72,860
Gold prices rose Rs 500 to reclaim the Rs 80,000 mark in the national capital on Friday amid fresh buying by local jewellers and retailers for the wedding festivities, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled lower at Rs 79,500 per 10 grams on Thursday. Silver also jumped Rs 800 to Rs 94,600 per kg against the previous close of Rs 93,800 per kg. The price of gold of 99.5 per cent purity climbed Rs 500 to Rs 79,600 per 10 grams. It had closed at Rs 79,100 per 10 grams on Thursday. Traders said demand from local jeweller businesses has picked up for the wedding season. Besides, gold prices witnessed an uptick as investors bet on this asset class as a safe haven, owing to depreciation in the rupee against the US dollar (USD). In future trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for December delivery slipped Rs 198 or 0.26 per cent to trade at Rs 77,213 per 10 grams. "Gold traded weak amid strength in the d
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The price of 22-carat gold also fell Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 71,990
Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed IIFL Finance's ratings with a stable outlook, saying that after the lifting of the ban on new gold-backed lending imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the firm's franchise will gradually stabilise. The RBI in September, had lifted regulatory restrictions it had imposed in March on IIFL Finance's gold-backed lending business. Fitch Ratings has affirmed India-based IIFL Finance Ltd's long-term issuer default rating (IDR) and medium-term note programme rating at 'B+', and removed the ratings from 'Rating Watch Negative'. The outlook on the IDR is stable. The affirmation and stable outlook reflect expectation that IIFL Finance's franchise will gradually stabilise after the lifting of the ban. "Funding towards the gold-backed lending entity remains tentative, which could continue to restrain growth in the product. Nonetheless, funding volume for the housing finance and microfinance subsidiaries has been more resilient, which should support the cre
Gold is expected to deliver a stellar 15-18 per cent return in Samvat 2081, driven by positive economic factors and safe-haven demand, analysts said. Samvat 2081 marks an important period for Indian investors as it signals the start of a new financial year in the Hindu calendar, coinciding with the auspicious festival of Diwali. Gold and silver have delivered a robust performance in Samvat 2080, and the outlook remains positive for Samvat 2081, though investors may see moderate gains amid possible shifts in global market factors, they added. "The outlook for gold in Samvat 2081 remains positive. We expect a base performance of 10 per cent with potential for 15-18 per cent gains if the import duty cut continues to drive buying momentum. "However, any hike in import duties could push gold's performance beyond 15 per cent. A stable interest rate environment could also support a gradual upward trend," Jateen Trivedi, Vice President of Research for Commodities and Currency at LKP ...
The price of ten grams of 24-carat gold in Mumbai is in line with prices in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad at Rs 80,400