Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) increased marginally on Monday, January 17, 2022. Gold futures were trading at Rs 47,875.00 per 10 gm, up 97 points or 0.2%, in the Indian market. Silver futures were trading at Rs 61,889.00 per kg, up 286 points or 0.46%.
In global markets, gold was priced at $1,818.39 per oz. Platinum was trading at $974.00 while palladium was trading at $1,876.50.
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In the spot market, the 22-carat gold was sold at Rs 46,980 per 10 grams while silver was priced at Rs 61,859 per kg on Friday according to the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association.
In Delhi, the price of 24-carat gold stands at Rs 51,430, while in Mumbai it is at Rs 49,090, according to the Goodreturns website.
The price of 10 grams of 22-carat gold in Delhi and Mumbai is at Rs 47,140 and Rs 47,090, respectively.
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In Chennai, 10 grams of 24-carat gold is selling at Rs 49,090 on Monday, while 10 grams of 22-carat gold is selling at Rs 45,340.
In Chennai, the price of 1 kg of silver is at Rs 65,500 on Monday, while in Delhi and Mumbai, the metal is selling at Rs 61,700.
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Silver is selling at Rs 61,700 per kg in Kolkata, while in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, the metal is selling at Rs 65,500 a kg.
Gold has struggled in 2021 after hitting a record high of Rs 56,200 in 2020 as the dollar strengthened in hopes of a swift economic recovery as Covid vaccination picked up the pace.
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Global equity markets also retreated today as investors grew increasingly concerned about a growing energy crisis and spiking inflation.
Copper futures were trading at Rs 744.30 up 0.28% while Nickel and Aluminium futures were trading at Rs 1636.00 and Rs 235.90 per Kg respectively on MCX.
