As of May 31, 2025, gold and silver prices in India experienced slight fluctuations:
24-carat gold: Increased by ₹10, reaching ₹97,320 per 10 grams.
22-carat gold: Also rose by ₹10, now priced at ₹89,210 per 10 grams.
City-specific rates:
Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai: ₹97,320 for 24-carat gold.
Delhi: ₹97,470 for 24-carat gold.
Silver: Decreased by ₹100, now at ₹99,800 per kilogram in Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Chennai: Silver priced higher at ₹1,10,800 per kilogram.
Spot gold: Declined by 0.7% to $3,293.59 per ounce, influenced by a stronger US dollar and recent tariff developments.
Spot silver: Dropped by 1.2% to $32.94 per ounce.
Platinum: Fell by 2.5% to $1,055.05 per ounce.
Palladium: Decreased by 0.6% to $967.30 per ounce.
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