Gold climbs to Rs 1.28 lakh/10g in Delhi on festive demand
Snapping its 3-day losing streak, the precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity appreciates by Rs 3,500
Traders said demand from local jeweller businesses has picked up for the wedding season. Photo for representation
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Gold prices climbed Rs 3,500 to Rs 1,28,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid fresh buying by local jewellers and retailers for the wedding festivities, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
Snapping its three-day losing streak, the precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1,28,300 per 10 grams.
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Silver prices also witnessed buying interest in tandem with gold. The white metal soared by Rs 5,800 to Rs 1,60,800 per kilogram.
Traders said demand from local jeweller businesses has picked up for the wedding season.
A weak US dollar against major currencies also boosts the demand for the safe-haven asset.
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In the overseas market, spot gold was trading 0.09 per cent lower at USD 4,131.09 per ounce in New York, while spot silver fell 0.40 per cent at USD 51.15 per ounce.
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