The price of 10 gm of 22-carat gold fell by Rs 180 to Rs 45,980 on Tuesday, after a slight recovery in international precious metal prices a day before. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 46,160 per 10 grams. Silver was selling at Rs 62,700 per kg, according to the website Good Returns.
Gold jewellery varies in price across India, the second-largest consumer of the metal, due to excise duty, state taxes, and making charges.
In New Delhi and Mumbai, the price stands at Rs 46,160 and 45,980 per 10 gm of gold, respectively. In