Gold price today: Rs 46,844 per 10 gm; silver at Rs 47,695 per kg

Gold price today of 22-carat gold is about Rs 45,200 in New Delhi per 10 gram while in Chennai, the price is at Rs 44,470

Gold price today rose from Rs 46,479 to Rs 46,844 per 10 gram, while silver slipped from Rs 47,800 to Rs 47,695 per kilogram, according to India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA).

The gold jewellery prices vary across India — the second largest consumer of the metal — due to excise duty, state taxes and making charges.

Domestic gold futures recovered early losses to trade above Rs 46,450 per 10 grams, as equity markets tumbled over 1% in the last hour of the session. MCX gold futures jumped to as high as Rs 46,491 per 10 grams, rising by Rs