Gold prices today rose marginally to Rs 54,100 from Rs 53,790 per 10 gm yesterday, while silver was trending at Rs 63,500 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 49,600 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it climbed to Rs 47,050. In Mumbai, the rate was Rs 50,120 according to the Good Returns website. The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was Rs 51,330 per 10 gm.