Gold prices today jumped to Rs 54,390 from Rs 54,380 per 10 gm, while silver was trending at Rs 67,900 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 charges.
In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold remained at Rs 49,860 per 10 gm, and in Chennai, it jumped to Rs 48,910. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 49,450, according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was Rs 53,350 per 10 gm.
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