Kamal Ghorui
Gold price today: Precious metal prices fell sharply in the national capital on Friday as investors continued to book profits for the second consecutive session. Silver plunged nearly 5%, while gold also registered a steep decline.According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver prices dropped by Rs 13,000, or 4.85%, to Rs 2,55,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), compared with Thursday’s closing price of Rs 2,68,000 per kg.Gold of 99.9% purity also weakened, falling Rs 3,400, or 2.12% , to Rs 1,57,200 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), down from Rs 1,60,600 per 10 grams in the previous session.Traders said the decline in domestic prices was largely due to profit-taking at elevated levels, even as global precious metal prices recovered later in the day.In the international markets, bullion prices rebounded sharply after an early sell-off. Spot silver jumped $3.02, or 4.26% to $74 per ounce, recovering from an intra-day low of $64.08 per ounce, where it had fallen nearly 10% .Gold also staged a strong recovery, rising $106.74, or 2.23% , to $4,887.30 per ounce after hitting a session low of $4,654.86 per ounce earlier in the day.
Gold prices today across major Indian cities
Gold price today in AhmedabadIn Ahmedabad, 24-carat gold is priced at Rs 15,447 per gram, while 22-carat gold is selling at Rs 14,160 per gram. The price of 18-carat gold stands at Rs 11,587 per gram.Gold price today in DelhiIn Delhi, gold prices are slightly higher, with 24-carat gold available at Rs 15,457 per gram. The 22-carat variant is priced at Rs 14,170 per gram, while 18-carat gold is trading at Rs 11,597 per gram.Gold price today in MumbaiIn Mumbai, the rate for 24-carat gold is Rs 15,442 per gram. The 22-carat gold price stands at Rs 14,155 per gram, and 18-carat gold is selling at Rs 11,582 per gram.Gold price today in Hyderabad Gold prices in Hyderabad mirror those in Mumbai, with 24-carat gold priced at Rs 15,442 per gram. The 22-carat variant costs Rs 14,155 per gram, while 18-carat gold is available at Rs 11,582 per gram.Gold price today in ChennaiIn Chennai, gold rates are higher compared to most other cities. The price of 24-carat gold is Rs 15,622 per gram, while 22-carat gold is selling at Rs 14,320 per gram. The 18-carat gold rate in the city stands at Rs 12,250 per gram.Gold price today in KolkataIn Kolkata, 24-carat gold is trading at Rs 15,442 per gram. The 22-carat variant is priced at Rs 14,155 per gram, while 18-carat gold costs Rs 11,582 per gram.Gold price today in PuneIn Pune, gold prices are in line with Mumbai and Hyderabad. The rate for 24-carat gold stands at Rs 15,442 per gram, with 22-carat gold priced at Rs 14,155 per gram and 18-carat gold at Rs 11,582 per gram.
