Delhi, 26 October (H.S.): After a prolonged six-day slump, the domestic bullion market saw a turnaround on Sunday as gold prices registered a significant increase. The precious metal became dearer by a range of ₹1,160 to ₹1,260 per 10 grams. Silver also recorded a modest gain, with its price rising by ₹100 per kilogram.This upward movement on Sunday contrasts sharply with the preceding week’s performance.

From Monday through Saturday, the market witnessed sustained weakness, causing the price of 24-carat gold to fall by as much as ₹5,240 per 10 grams. Similarly, 22-carat gold saw its value decrease by ₹4,800 per 10 grams over the week.

Silver was not immune to the downturn, shedding ₹17,000 per kilogram on a weekly basis.Following today’s rally, 24-carat gold is trading between ₹1,25,620 and ₹1,25,770 per 10 grams in most national markets, while 22-carat gold is priced between ₹1,15,150 and ₹1,15,300 per 10 grams.

In the Delhi bullion market, silver is currently trading at ₹1,55,000 per kilogram.Across major Indian cities, prices reflected this upward trend with minor variations.In Delhi, Lucknow, and Jaipur, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹1,25,770 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold stood at ₹1,15,300.

Major commercial centers like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Bhubaneswar saw 24-carat gold trading at ₹1,25,620 and 22-carat gold at ₹1,15,150 per 10 grams.In Ahmedabad and Patna, 24-carat gold was available for ₹1,25,670, while 22-carat was priced at ₹1,15,200 per 10 grams.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar