New Delhi, 03 November (H.S.): Gold prices edged higher across domestic bullion markets during early trading on Tuesday, with rates increasing by Rs. 470 to Rs. 510 per 10 grams in most major cities. The upward movement comes ahead of the festive demand associated with Dhanteras and Diwali. Silver prices, however, remained unchanged, continuing to trade at Monday's levels.

Following the latest revision, 24-carat gold was trading in the range of Rs. 1,39,380 to Rs. 1,39,530 per 10 grams across major bullion markets. Meanwhile, 22-carat gold was quoted between Rs. 1,27,760 and Rs. 1,27,910 per 10 grams.

Silver continued to remain steady, with the precious metal trading at Rs. 1,99,900 per kilogram in the Delhi bullion market, unchanged from the previous session.

Among the major metropolitan centres, Delhi recorded the highest quoted rates, with 24-carat gold priced at Rs. 1,39,530 per 10 grams and 22-carat gold at Rs. 1,27,910 per 10 grams.

In Mumbai, the country's financial capital, 24-carat gold was trading at Rs. 1,39,380 per 10 grams, while the price of 22-carat gold stood at Rs. 1,27,760 per 10 grams. Ahmedabad recorded rates of Rs. 1,39,430 for 24-carat gold and Rs. 1,27,810 for 22-carat gold per 10 grams.

In Chennai, 24-carat gold was quoted at Rs. 1,39,380 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was available at Rs. 1,27,760. Kolkata reported identical prices, with the two categories trading at Rs. 1,39,380 and Rs. 1,27,760 per 10 grams, respectively.

In Bhopal, 24-carat gold was priced at Rs. 1,39,430 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold stood at Rs. 1,27,810. Jaipur recorded rates of Rs. 1,39,530 for 24-carat gold and Rs. 1,27,910 for 22-carat gold.

In Patna, the price of 24-carat gold stood at Rs. 1,39,430 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was quoted at Rs. 1,27,810. Chandigarh and Lucknow reported similar rates, with 24-carat gold trading at Rs. 1,39,530 and 22-carat gold at Rs. 1,27,910 per 10 grams.

Gold prices also remained firm in the southern and eastern markets. In Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar, 24-carat gold was trading at Rs. 1,39,380 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was quoted at Rs. 1,27,760 per 10 grams.

The latest movement in gold prices comes during the run-up to the festive season, when purchases of precious metals traditionally gather momentum. While gold registered gains across the cities covered in the latest price update, silver continued to hold steady without any change in its prevailing rate.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar