Gold prices in India surged on April 6 following a positive trend in the international spot prices amid a weak dollar. Silver prices also gained over 1% on April 6.
International gold prices rose to their highest level in more than a week as a weaker dollar and pullback in US bond yields lifted demand for the safe-haven metal
The gold price remained on the lower side for most of March but the price of the precious yellow metal has now slowly started to rise in April.
From a record high level of Rs 56,200 seen in August 2020, gold prices have already witnessed a correction of Rs 12,000. The prices have now begun to inch higher.
When compared to Tuesday of last week, gold has become expensive by Rs 1000 per 10 grams.
On MCX, June gold contracts were trading higher by 0.55% at Rs 45,600 while May silver futures were trading 1.42% higher at Rs 65,480 a kilogram in afternoon trade.
Check the prices in key cities
City
22-k gold (per 10 gm)
24-k gold (per 10 gm)
Kerala
Rs 42,260
Rs 46,100
Bhubaneswar
Rs 42,260
Rs 46,100
Patna
Rs 44,200
Rs 45,200
Pune
Rs 44,200
Rs 45,200
Ahmedabad
Rs 44,400
Rs 46,300
Bengaluru
Rs. 42,260
Rs. 46,100
Hyderabad
Rs. 42,260
Rs. 46,100
Experts say a rise in inflation and weakness in the dollar index can further support prices of the precious metals going forward. Apart from this, the domestic factors may push prices higher.
Anuj Gupta, VP, Commodity and Currency Research at IIFL Securities said, “We expect the positive trend will continue to be seen in gold prices and increasing coronavirus cases and lockdown-like restrictions in several parts of the city to be supportive for gold prices.”
On the outlook on gold prices, he said the prices may test Rs 50,000 again this year.
“Gold may test again Rs 50,000 to Rs 52,000 levels in the domestic market till Diwali”, said Gupta.
Published: April 6, 2021, 14:20 IST
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