Gold prices in India increased on Thursday now costing 10 grams of 22 carat gold at ₹56,950 compared to ₹56,700 on Wednesday, according to figures by Goodreturns. Prices of one gram, eight grams and 100 grams of 22 carat gold have also recorded an increase of ₹25, ₹200, and ₹2,500 now costing at ₹5,695, ₹45,560 an ₹5,69,500 respectively.
The price of 24 carat gold also soared on Thursday. One gram of 24-carat gold is priced at ₹6,213 while eight grams and 10 grams are priced at ₹49,704 and ₹62,130 respectively. The price of 100 grams of 24-carat gold is ₹6,21,300.
Meanwhile, the prices of silver in India recorded a marginal drop on Thursday. A gram of silver is now costing at ₹78 compared to ₹78.10 on Wednesday. Similarly, price of eight grams of silver stood at ₹624, with a decrease of ₹0.80. 10 grams of silver is available at ₹780 while one kg of silver will cost ₹78,000, with a drop of ₹100 from yesterday’ price, Goodreturns said.
In India, the prices of gold are based on factors including global demand, currency, interest rates and government policies. It is also dependent on international factors like global economic growth, dollar strength against other currencies etc.