New Delhi, 27 December (H.S.): The domestic bullion market continued to witness a strong upward trend today, with both gold and silver prices recording notable gains. On Friday, gold prices rose sharply by ₹700 to ₹770 per 10 grams, while silver surged by over ₹6,000 per kilogram, fueled by heightened demand and positive global cues.

Following this steep rise, the price of 24-carat gold has now crossed the ₹1.40 lakh mark, trading between ₹1,40,030 and ₹1,40,180 per 10 grams across major bullion markets in India. Similarly, 22-carat gold traded between ₹1,28,360 and ₹1,28,510 per 10 grams.In Delhi, 24-carat gold stood at ₹1,40,180 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was priced at ₹1,28,510 per 10 grams. In Mumbai, 24-carat gold traded at ₹1,40,030 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold at ₹1,28,360 per 10 grams.

Ahmedabad saw 24-carat gold retailing at ₹1,40,080 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was priced at ₹1,28,410 per 10 grams. In Chennai and Kolkata, 24-carat gold was selling at ₹1,40,030 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold at ₹1,28,360 per 10 grams.In Lucknow and Jaipur, prices were slightly higher, with 24-carat gold at ₹1,40,180 per 10 grams, and 22-carat at ₹1,28,510 per 10 grams. Patna and Bhopal recorded similar rates, with 24-carat gold trading at ₹1,40,080 per 10 grams and 22-carat gold at ₹1,28,410 per 10 grams.

Meanwhile, silver prices also climbed sharply, with the metal retailing at ₹2,40,100 per kilogram in the Delhi bullion market.

A consistent uptrend was seen across southern and eastern states as well. In Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Bhubaneswar, 24-carat gold traded at ₹1,40,030 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold at ₹1,28,360 per 10 grams, reflecting a uniform rise across the country.

Market analysts attribute this continued surge to global market fluctuations, festive-season buying, and investor preference for gold as a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainties.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar