Gold prices Monday jumped to Rs 59,300 from Rs 59,290 per 10 gram, while silver climbed to Rs 74,210 from Rs 74,200 per kg, according to 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 rose to Rs 54,360 per 10 gram, and in Chennai to Rs 53,810. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 54,260 according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold price in Chennai was Rs 58,700 per 10 g.
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