New Delhi, 16 January (H.S.): Domestic bullion markets witnessed gold prices stalling their upward trajectory on Friday, declining ₹370 to ₹400 per 10 grams, while silver surged dramatically by ₹5,000 per kilogram to etch a fresh all-time high for the fourth consecutive session.

Price Snapshot Across Benchmarks

Twenty-four-carat gold traded between ₹1,43,610 and ₹1,43,760 per 10 grams nationwide, with 22-carat variants ranging from ₹1,31,640 to ₹1,31,790. Silver reached ₹2,95,100 per kilogram in Delhi's sarafa bazaar, reflecting relentless buying momentum.

City-wise Breakdown:

Delhi: 24-carat at ₹1,43,760; 22-carat at ₹1,31,790 per 10 grams

Mumbai: 24-carat at ₹1,43,610; 22-carat at ₹1,31,640

Ahmedabad: 24-carat at ₹1,43,660; 22-carat at ₹1,31,690

Chennai/Kolkata: Both at ₹1,43,610 (24-carat) and ₹1,31,640 (22-carat)

Bhopal: 24-carat at ₹1,43,660; 22-carat at ₹1,31,690

Lucknow: 24-carat at ₹1,43,760; 22-carat at ₹1,31,790

Patna: 24-carat at ₹1,43,660; 22-carat at ₹1,31,690

Jaipur: 24-carat at ₹1,43,760; 22-carat at ₹1,31,790

Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Bhubaneswar: Uniformly ₹1,43,610 (24-carat) and ₹1,31,640 (22-carat)

The divergence underscores silver's breakout momentum amid gold's consolidation, with traders attributing the white metal's ascent to industrial demand and safe-haven flows.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar