Gold price today jumped to Rs 52,860 from Rs 52,850, while silver price was trending at Rs 63,900 per kg, according to the Good Returns website.
Gold jewellery price varies across India, the second-largest consumer of the metal, due to excise duty, state taxes, and making changes.
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat gold is at Rs 48,460 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it fell to Rs 47,010. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 48,470 according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was Rs 51,280 per 10 gm.
Economic downturn due