Gold Price Today: In Good News to gold buyers amid wedding season, the price of 24-carat precious metal today suffered a minor loss of Rs 10 or 1 per cent during the early morning trade. The downfall was due to the strengthening of the dollar in the international market.
The price of 24-carat gold on Tuesday fell by Rs 10 in early trade, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 77,490, according to Good Returns. Silver prices dropped by Rs 100, with one kilogram of the precious metal trading at Rs 90,900. 22-carat gold price today witnessed an increase of Rs 10 and the ten grams of the yellow metal was trading at Rs 70,890.
In Mumbai, the price of ten grams of 24-carat gold is equivalent to the prices in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad at Rs 70,890. The rate of ten grams of 24-carat gold today is Rs 78,270.
The price of ten grams of 22-carat gold in Mumbai is Rs 70,890, the same as in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Whereas ten grams of 22-carat gold in Delhi is Rs 71,040.
In Delhi, one kilogram of silver is selling at Rs 90,900, which is on par with prices in Mumbai and Kolkata. In Chennai, one kilogram of silver is selling at Rs 99,400.
Gold Price Today In Major Cities
| City | Gold Price (22-Carat/10 gm) | Gold Price (24-Carat/10 gm) | Silver Price (Rs/kg) |
| Delhi | Rs 71,040 | Rs 77,490 | Rs 90,900 |
| Noida | Rs 71,040 | Rs 77,490 | Rs 90,900 |
| Lucknow | Rs 71,040 | Rs 77,490 | Rs 90,900 |
| Mumbai | Rs 70,890 | Rs 77,340 | Rs 90,900 |
| Bengaluru | Rs 70,890 | Rs 77,340 | Rs 90,900 |
| Chennai | Rs 70,890 | Rs 77,340 | Rs 99,400 |
| Pune | Rs 70,890 | Rs 77,340 | Rs 90,900 |
| Ahmedabad | Rs 70,940 | Rs 77,490 | Rs 90,900 |
| Kolkata | Rs 70,890 | Rs 77,340 | Rs 90,900 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 70,890 | Rs 77,340 | Rs 99,400 |
Source: Good Returns
The Price of Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $2,642.42 per ounce, as of 0103 GMT, after falling as much as 1 percent.
Spot silver added 0.3 per cent to $30.60 per ounce, platinum steadied at $946.60 and palladium rose 0.5 per cent to $985.86
How To Check The Purity Of Gold
1.These are a few tips to check the purity of the gold:
2.Look for a hallmark: The best way is to look for the hallmark provided on it. 22 karat gold, also known as 916 gold, will have a hallmark stamp on the back of 916.
3.Check for the BIS Standard Mark: On all the jewellery, you can look for a triangle with the letters “BIS” underneath to ensure the purity of the gold.
4.Perform an acid test: An acid test can be performed under guidance, where you can test the gold with nitric acid to check its purity.
5.Colour test: The yellow metal stays yellow always, it remains untarnished and retains its colour. If your gold jewellery shows signs of fading or changes in colour, it may not be pure.
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