MUMBAI (Reuters) - Gold prices in India steadied near their lowest level in a week on Friday, following a similar trend in overseas markets, with a stronger rupee weighing on sentiment.
* The most-active gold for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was 0.07 percent lower at 29,367 rupees per 10 grams, after hitting a one-week low of 29,260 rupees, a level last seen on March 8.
* The rupee, which strengthened on Friday, plays an important role in determining the landed cost of the dollar-quoted yellow metal.
* Gold in the overseas market hovered near $1,590 an ounce on Friday as upbeat U.S. labour data added to evidence of an economic recovery that makes safe-haven assets like the precious metal less attractive.
* Importers also stayed on the sidelines as the festival of Holi, considered inauspicious to buy gold, approached along with the fiscal year end.
* "There is not much activity as traders and investors are selling gold at a discount to bank price," said a bullion dealer with a private importing bank.
* Silver for May delivery on the MCX was 0.15 percent higher at 54,372 rupees per kg.
(Reporting by Siddesh Mayenkar; Editing by Sunil Nair)
