New Delhi, 28 October (H.S.): Gold prices rose in early trade on Wednesday across most domestic bullion markets, a day ahead of Karwa Chauth, while silver prices remained unchanged for the second consecutive day.

The latest increase pushed gold prices up by Rs. 500 to Rs. 540 per 10 grams across most markets. Silver, meanwhile, continued to trade at Monday’s levels, with the metal quoted at Rs. 2,19,900 per kilogram in the Delhi bullion market.

Following the rise, 24-carat gold was trading between Rs. 1,43,300 and Rs. 1,43,450 per 10 grams across the country’s major bullion centres. The price of 22-carat gold ranged from Rs. 1,31,360 to Rs. 1,31,510 per 10 grams.

In Delhi, 24-carat gold was priced at Rs. 1,43,450 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was quoted at Rs. 1,31,510 per 10 grams.

In Mumbai, the country’s financial capital, 24-carat gold was trading at Rs. 1,43,300 per 10 grams, while the price of 22-carat gold stood at Rs. 1,31,360 per 10 grams.

Ahmedabad recorded prices of Rs. 1,43,350 per 10 grams for 24-carat gold and Rs. 1,31,410 per 10 grams for 22-carat gold.

In Chennai, 24-carat gold was available at Rs. 1,43,300 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was priced at Rs. 1,31,360 per 10 grams. Kolkata reported the same rates, with 24-carat gold trading at Rs. 1,43,300 per 10 grams and 22-carat gold at Rs. 1,31,360 per 10 grams.

In Bhopal, 24-carat gold was quoted at Rs. 1,43,350 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold stood at Rs. 1,31,410 per 10 grams.

Jaipur recorded prices of Rs. 1,43,450 per 10 grams for 24-carat gold and Rs. 1,31,510 per 10 grams for 22-carat gold. In Patna, 24-carat gold was trading at Rs. 1,43,350 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was priced at Rs. 1,31,410 per 10 grams.

In Lucknow, 24-carat gold was quoted at Rs. 1,43,450 per 10 grams, with 22-carat gold trading at Rs. 1,31,510 per 10 grams.

Gold prices also remained firm in the bullion markets of Karnataka, Telangana and Odisha. In their respective state capitals — Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar — 24-carat gold was trading at Rs. 1,43,300 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was priced at Rs. 1,31,360 per 10 grams.

With Karwa Chauth approaching, gold prices remained in focus among buyers preparing for the festival. Silver, however, showed no movement, retaining its previous price level across the reported trading session.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar