Gold Price Today: Gold prices drop, rates for both 24-carat and 22-carat slip; international prices at a 3-month high..

Gold prices in the country have seen a decline. On the morning of August 24, the price of 24-carat gold in the capital, Delhi, slipped to ₹163,230 per 10 grams. In Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, the rate has settled at ₹163,080 per 10 grams. Last week, the price of 24-carat gold had risen by ₹7,960, while 22-carat gold became dearer by ₹7,300.

On the other hand, global gold prices have risen, reaching a high not seen in over three months. According to Reuters, spot gold is trading at $4,636.34 per ounce. Global gold prices climbed more than 5 percent last week. Investors are awaiting US inflation data and a speech by Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh later this week. Warsh is scheduled to speak at the Jackson Hole Symposium; his address is expected to provide clues regarding the future direction of benchmark interest rates.

Gold rates in major cities across the country:

Gold price in Delhi: The price of 24-carat gold in Delhi is ₹163,230 per 10 grams, while the rate for 22-carat gold is ₹149,650 per 10 grams.

Mumbai and Kolkata: In Mumbai and Kolkata, the price of 22-carat gold is ₹199,490 per 10 grams, while 24-carat gold is priced at ₹163,080 per 10 grams.

Gold price in Chennai: The price of 24-carat gold is ₹163,080 per 10 grams, and the rate for 22-carat gold is ₹199,490 per 10 grams.

Prices in Pune and Bengaluru: In both these cities, the price of 24-carat gold is ₹163,080 per 10 grams, and the price of 22-carat gold is ₹199,490 per 10 grams.

City    Today's Price of 22-Carat Gold (₹)    Today's Price of 24-Carat Gold (₹)
Delhi                      149,640                              163,230
Mumbai                 199,490                              163,080
Ahmedabad           149,540                              163,130
Chennai                 149,500                              163,090
Kolkata                  199,490                              163,080
Hyderabad             199,490                              163,080
Jaipur                    149,640                               163,230
Bhopal                  149,540                               163,130
Lucknow               149,640                              163,230
Chandigarh          149,640                               163,230

Silver Price

A decline is also visible in silver, another precious metal. On the morning of August 24, silver is priced at ₹259,900 per kilogram. The price had risen by ₹10,000 last week. In the international market, the price of spot silver stands at $69.51 per ounce. The price of platinum is at $1,885.38 per ounce.

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