Gold prices on Friday registered a significant uptick in the domestic futures market, surpassing the Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams mark again amid firm spot demand. Similarly, Silver prices escalated nearly a per cent, inching above Rs 2.45 lakh per kilogram in the futures market amid a firm global trend.
MCX Gold Rate Today
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, contracts for the yellow metal for delivery in October rose by Rs 1,432, or 0.9 per cent, to Rs 1,60,857 per 10 grams in merchant trade on a business turnover of 2,542 lots.
As per market watchers, fresh positions by market participants boosted precious metal prices. In the international market, COMEX Gold was trading at $4,629.40, up $58 or 1.27 per cent per ounce.
MCX Silver Rate Today
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for September delivery rose by Rs 2,369, or 0.97 per cent, to Rs 2,45,612 per kg, with a trading turnover of 2,663 lots.
Analysts attributed the rise in silver prices to fresh position creation by participants. Silver prices escalated in the international market as well. Last seen, COMEX Silver was quoted at $69.38, up $1.2 or 1.88 per cent.
24k, 22k Gold Rates In India On August 21
Yellow metal rates for different purity levels rose in the domestic retail market as well. According to bullion.co.in, the 24-karat gold rate today in India is Rs 1,61,580 per 10 grams, while 22k gold price today is Rs 1,48,115 per 10 grams.
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24k Gold Rate In India August 21: 1,61,580 per 10 grams
22k Gold Rate In India August 21: 1,48,115 per 10 grams
20 Gold Rate In India August 21: Rs 1,34,650 per 10 grams
18 Karat Gold Rate In India August 21: Rs 1,21,185 per 10 grams