On March 26, on the occasion of Ram Navami, a surge in gold prices was seen across the country. In the capital Delhi, the price of 24-carat gold rose to ₹146,830 per 10 grams in the morning. Prices in Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru have reached ₹146,680 per 10 grams. Just a day earlier, gold prices had jumped by ₹4,900—or 3.38 per cent—in the Delhi bullion market, taking the price to ₹149,700 per 10 grams. Expectations have been raised regarding a possible ceasefire between Iran and America, due to which the prices of crude oil and US dollar have fallen. According to reports, Iran has received a 15-point proposal from the US, aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. However, Iran has refused to engage in any talks with the US. In the international market, the spot price of gold is $4,556.55 per ounce.
Gold rates in major cities of the country
Gold Prices in Delhi: In Delhi, 24-carat gold rates at ₹146,830 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold rates at ₹134,610 per 10 grams.
Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata: Currently, the price of 22-carat gold in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata is ₹134,460 per 10 grams, while the price of 24-carat gold is ₹146,680 per 10 grams.
Prices in Pune and Bengaluru: In both these cities, the price of 24-carat gold is ₹146,680 per 10 grams, and the price of 22-carat gold is ₹134,460 per 10 grams.
silver prices
The prices of another precious metal—silver—have also seen an upward trend. On the morning of March 26, the price of silver was ₹250,100 per kg. The previous day, in the Delhi bullion market, silver prices had risen by ₹11,250—or 4.89 per cent—to ₹2,41,250 per kg. In the international market, the spot price of silver is $72.67 per ounce. In January this year, the price of silver had crossed the ₹4 lakh mark.
