New Delhi, 25 December (H.S.): The domestic bullion market glittered on Christmas Day as prices of both gold and silver recorded a strong upward trend. Gold prices climbed by ₹350 to ₹380 per 10 grams, while silver registered a massive jump of nearly ₹11,000 per kilogram, marking one of the most robust rallies of the season.

Following the surge, 24-carat gold was trading between ₹1,38,940 and ₹1,39,090 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold exchanged hands between ₹1,27,360 and ₹1,27,510 per 10 grams across major bullion markets. In contrast, silver was being sold at around ₹2,34,000 per kilogram in the Delhi bullion market.

In Delhi, 24-carat gold stood at ₹1,39,090 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold at ₹1,27,510 per 10 grams. In Mumbai, the financial capital, 24-carat gold was quoted at ₹1,38,940 per 10 grams, with 22-carat gold trading at ₹1,27,360 per 10 grams. Ahmedabad recorded retail prices of ₹1,38,990 per 10 grams (24-carat) and ₹1,27,410 per 10 grams (22-carat).

In southern and eastern markets, prices remained similarly firm. In Chennai, 24-carat gold traded at ₹1,38,940 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold stood at ₹1,27,360 per 10 grams. Kolkata recorded identical prices, while Bhopal saw 24-carat gold at ₹1,38,990 per 10 grams and 22-carat at ₹1,27,410 per 10 grams.In Lucknow, gold surged to ₹1,39,090 (24-carat) and ₹1,27,510 (22-carat) per 10 grams, mirroring rates seen in Jaipur.

Meanwhile, Patna witnessed 24-carat gold at ₹1,38,990 and 22-carat gold at ₹1,27,410 per 10 grams.The upward trajectory extended to southern and eastern regions as well. In Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Bhubaneswar, 24-carat gold traded at ₹1,38,940 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was available at ₹1,27,360 per 10 grams.

Analysts attribute the firming trend to steady global demand, rising safe-haven investments, and a weaker rupee, which pushed up local bullion prices. With gold holding near record highs and silver showing aggressive momentum, traders expect the bullion market to remain buoyant into the New Year.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar