Gold prices soar to historic high of Rs 66,778 per 10 gms
Prices of the precious metal rose by Rs 1,028 per over the previous day's closing which works out to a nearly 1.5 per cent increase.
Prices of the precious metal rose by Rs 1,028 per over the previous day's closing which works out to a nearly 1.5 per cent increase.
Gold prices increased to a seven-month high in the international market on Wednesday while in India gold prices were above Rs 62,500 per 10 gm for 24 carat gold.
On the festive occasion, the rate for 24 Carat gold in India has jumped to Rs 61,150 and Rs 56,050 for 22 Carat per 10 gram.
On Sunday, gold with 24k was trading at Rs 51,290 per 10 gm in the morning, an increase of Rs10 from yesterday's closing price.
Fresh positions built up by participants led to the rise in gold prices, analysts said.
The yellow metal for April delivery traded higher by Rs 12, or 0.03 per cent, at Rs 40,691 per 10 gram in a business turnover of 288 lots.
Gold for delivery in February next year also edged up by Rs 53, or 0.14 per cent
In global markets, today gold prices dropped following optimism that US-China could sign a trade deal by the end of the month.
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