On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures opened at Rs. 56,999.00 per 10 grams, a decrease of 0.08% from the previous day's opening price of Rs. 57,005.00. Silver futures, on the other hand, opened at Rs.68,520.00 per kilogram, an decrease of 0.10% from the previous day's opening price.
In international trade, Gold prices remained steady on Friday as traders weigh the potential impact of strong U.S. economic data on interest rates and the Federal Reserve's policy decisions. Despite a slight decline in the previous session, spot gold was up by +0.07% to 1,928.75 per ounce.
In India, gold is a popular investment option, and the country is one of the largest consumers of the precious metal in the world. This could be an opportunity for Indian consumers to buy gold at a lower price, especially as the demand for the precious metal is expected to remain strong in the coming months.
However, it is important to note that the prices of gold are subject to fluctuation, and any investment in the precious metal should be approached with caution.
Spot silver rose by 0.64% to $23.71 per ounce, platinum dropped 0.13% to $1,010.76 and Palladium increase by 0.77% to $1,631.28 as of 4:33 pm GMT.
Gold prices have been reaching record highs, and the market for gold in India is responding with discounts jumping to their highest levels in 10 months. As the price of gold continues to rise, retailers in India are offering larger discounts to customers in order to boost sales and reduce their inventory of the precious metal.
The high prices of gold have been a result of a combination of factors, including global economic uncertainty, a weak US dollar, and increased demand from central banks and individual investors.
