Gold prices today fell to Rs 54,980 from Rs 55,030 per 10 gm, while silver was trending at Rs 69,000 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 50,400 per 10 gm, and in Chennai, it jumped to Rs 49,450. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 50,580, according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was Rs 53,950 per 10 gm.
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