Government on Friday hiked the import tariff value on gold and silver to $433 per 10 grams and $699 per kg, respectively, taking into account the volatility in the precious metals' global prices.
Silver also eased by Rs 320 to Rs 35,780 per kg.
The government on Friday raised the import tariff value of gold to $461 per ten grams and of silver to $803 per kg as prices of the precious metals touched all-time high this week.
Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.
This is a good opportunity for long-term investors to pick quality small and midcap stocks at reasonable valuations.
Priyanka Chopra shares pictures from Gold Coast, Australia where is filming for The Bluff.
Sentiment in gold improved as stockists and retailers indulged in fresh buying at existing lower levels.
Bullion traders said besides increased buying by jewellers and retailers to meet festive season demand, a firming global trend amid escalating tensions over Ukraine has raised demand for a safe-haven, resulting into influence on gold prices here too.
This has steered a rally in global equities and dollar Index also ticked higher, trading near its four year high.
In Q1 2010, India was the strongest performing market as total consumer demand surged by 698 per cent to 193.5 tonnes.
Silver, however, fell for the third straight session by losing Rs 200 to Rs 43,800 per kg on lack of buying support from coin makers and industrial units.
Traders attributed the rise in gold prices to increased buying by stockists and retailers to meet the wedding season demand.
Both gold and silver made a smart comeback and recovered by Rs 55 per 10 gram and Rs 100 per kilo, respectively, on the Bullion market in Mumbai on Wednesday on revival of heavy stockists' buying boosted by rise in the global prices.
Joe Foster spoke recently with Mike Norman about the rising price of Gold and presented his analysis of the Gold market.
Automobile, apparel and electronics are among sectors that see a sales boost during the festival season, a time when investors expect gains in related stocks. This year could be different: Analysts have factored in all positives and do not expect such stocks to deliver lucrative returns. "Indian households spend across sectors like automobiles, consumer durables, and consumer staples during the festival season.
It's good for diversifying portfolio and saving for long-term goals
US's terrible political and economic leadership will ultimately cost the dollar its value. India must act early to avoid being dragged down, suggests R Jagannathan.
Rising bullion prices was no deterrent to the Indian gold jewellery segment in India as sales soared in the third quarter of the current fiscal (Q3).
With gold prices on the rise, financial institutions are trying different ways to attract the customer.
While gold surged by Rs 230 to Rs 28,480 per 10 grams, silver gained Rs 250 to Rs 44,600 per kg on increased offtake.
However, silver extended its weakness for the second straight day and lost Rs 90 to Rs 45,230 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers.
Traders said sluggish demand at prevailing higher levels amid a weak trend in Asian region mainly led to decline in gold prices while increased industrial demand helped silver to trade higher.
Tinesh Bhasin explains the pros and cons of trading in gold 'options', which were introduced in India this Dhanteras
Gold prices retreated sharply from its overnight new record high at the domestic bullion market on the back of heavy unwinding by stockists and traders, triggered by sharp fall in international markets.
In Mumbai, gold traded higher at Rs 30,330 per 10 grams and silver traded lower at Rs 44,400 per kg.
Diamonds offer higher returns in terms of investment compared to gold contrary to general perception, GIA said.
Orders for the festive season abroad begin from next month.
Gold prices on Monday drifted by Rs 105 to trade at a three-week low of Rs 27,225 per ten grams.
The imitation jewellery market, which is about Rs 8,000 crore, is expected to touch Rs 15,000 crore.
The white metal had gained Rs 200 in the previous session.
Gold prices fell due to persistent selling by stockists triggered by a heavy sell-off in global markets.
It makes sense to wait for govt schemes such as gold bonds.
Gold and silver have been shining bright in terms of adding to the investors' wealth compared with the other asset class -- stocks -- so far this year.
Gold prices on Tuesday drifted by Rs 70 to Rs 27,050 per ten grams at the bullion market owing to slackened demand.
After demonetisation, demand jumped as many people with unaccounted money bought the yellow metal.
Continuing the record-setting spree, gold prices on Thursday climbed to Rs 18,399 per ten gram for April delivery amid weak US dollar.
Rising gold prices and continuing investment flow in yellow metal has pushed the size of assets held through gold exchange traded funds to an all-time high of Rs 11,198 crore.
gold prices fell by Rs 210 to Rs 26,600 per 10 grams.
India's gold obsession needs a correction.
The government on Friday hiked import tariff value on gold to $401 per 10 grams and on silver to $543 per kg in line with global price trends.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances