Gold Price Today: The price of 24-carat gold today suffered a significant loss of 1 per cent during the early morning trade. The downfall was due to the strengthening of dollar and President-elect Donald Trump announcing a sanction on all BRICS countries if they go ahead with their plans to replace US dollar with another currency for trading.
The price of 24-carat gold on Monday fell by Rs 650 in early trade, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 77,350, according to GoodReturns. Silver prices dropped by Rs 500, with one kilogram of the precious metal trading at Rs 91,000. 22-carat gold price today witnessed an increase of Rs 600 and the ten grams of the yellow metal was trading at Rs 70,900.
In Mumbai, the price of ten grams of 24-carat gold is equivalent to the prices in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad at Rs 78,120. 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 71,610, the same as in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. The price of ten grams of 22-carat gold in Delhi is Rs 71,050.
In Delhi, one kilogram of silver is selling at Rs 91,000, which is on par with prices in Mumbai and Kolkata. In Chennai, one kilogram of silver is selling at Rs 99,500.
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 71,050 | Rs 77,500 | Rs 91,000 |
| Noida | Rs 71,050 | Rs 77,500 | Rs 91,000 |
| Lucknow | Rs 71,050 | Rs 77,350 | Rs 91,000 |
| Mumbai | Rs 70,900 | Rs 77,350 | Rs 91,000 |
| Bengaluru | Rs 70,900 | Rs 77,350 | Rs 91,000 |
| Chennai | Rs 70,900 | Rs 77,350 | Rs 99,500 |
| Pune | Rs 70,900 | Rs 77,350 | Rs 91,000 |
| Ahmedabad | Rs 70,950 | Rs 77,500 | Rs 91,000 |
| Kolkata | Rs 70,900 | Rs 77,350 | Rs 91,000 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 70,900 | Rs 77,350 | Rs 99,500 |
Source: Good Returns
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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