Gold price today jumped to Rs 54,150 from Rs 52,780 per 10 gm, while silver was trending at Rs 61,200 per kg, according to the Good Returns website.
Gold jewellery prices vary 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 rose to Rs 49,650 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it climbed to Rs 48,020. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 49,900 according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was Rs 52,380 per 10 gm.
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