
New Delhi, 01 January (H.S.): Domestic bullion markets witnessed a continued downturn on Thursday, marking the third consecutive session of declines in gold prices, triggered by robust global profit-taking over the past three trading days. Spot gold softened by ₹1,200 to ₹1,310 per 10 grams across major centers, pushing 24-carat rates to between ₹1,34,880 and ₹1,35,030 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold traded from ₹1,23,640 to ₹1,23,790 per 10 grams.
Delhi Bullion Market Update
In Delhi, 24-carat gold quoted at ₹1,35,030 per 10 grams, with 22-carat at ₹1,23,790. Silver held steady at ₹2,38,900 per kilogram.
Major City Price Breakdown
Mumbai: 24-carat at ₹1,34,880; 22-carat at ₹1,23,640 per 10 grams.
Ahmedabad: 24-carat at ₹1,34,930; 22-carat at ₹1,23,690.
Chennai: 24-carat at ₹1,34,880; 22-carat at ₹1,23,640.
Kolkata: 24-carat at ₹1,34,880; 22-carat at ₹1,23,640.
Bhopal: 24-carat at ₹1,34,930; 22-carat at ₹1,23,690.
Lucknow: 24-carat at ₹1,35,030; 22-carat at ₹1,23,790.
Patna: 24-carat at ₹1,34,930; 22-carat at ₹1,23,690.
Jaipur: 24-carat at ₹1,35,030; 22-carat at ₹1,23,790.
Regional Trends in Other States
Similar weakness prevailed in Karnataka, Telangana, and Odisha, where 24-carat gold traded at ₹1,34,880 per 10 grams in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Bhubaneswar. The corresponding 22-carat rate stood at ₹1,23,640 across these hubs.This sustained correction reflects international cues, with investors booking profits after gold's sharp 2025 rally amid easing global uncertainties.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar