Gold price today at Rs 56,050 per 10 g; silver at record Rs 76,510 a kg

Gold prices today jumped to Rs 56,050 from Rs 55,350 per 10 gram, while silver climbed to Rs 76,510 from Rs 73,500 per kg, according to Good Returns website.

Gold jewellery prices vary across India, the second-largest consumer of the metal, due to excise duty, state taxes, and making charges.

In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold rose to Rs 54,750 per 10 gram, and in Chennai to Rs 54,200. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 54,500 according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold price in Chennai was Rs 59,130 per 10 g. 

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