Gold prices today climbed to Rs 53,740 from Rs 53,730 per 10 gm, while silver was trending at Rs 61,000 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 49,260 per 10 gm, and in Chennai, it climbed to Rs 48,350. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 49,550 according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was Rs 52,750 per 10 gm.
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