Gold price today jumped to Rs 51,610 from Rs 51,320 per 10 gm, while silver was trending at Rs 62,400 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 climbed to 47,310 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it slumped to Rs 46,120. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 47,640 according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was Rs 50,310 per 10 gm.
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