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Gold prices opened lower at the start of the week, with 24-carat gold trading near ₹1.36 lakh per 10 grams in major cities. Silver prices also slipped slightly. Despite the dip, both metals have shown strong weekly and yearly performance.
Gold Prices Dip at Week Start, Silver Also Slips
New Delhi: With the start of the new week, gold and silver prices across the country have registered a slight decline. On January 5th, gold prices fell in the domestic bullion market, while silver prices also declined. However, both precious metals have provided investors with better returns over the past week and year-on-year.
In the capital, Delhi, the price of 24-carat gold today is recorded at ₹1,35,960 per 10 grams. 22-carat gold has reached ₹1,24,640 per 10 grams. Over the past week, the price of 24-carat gold has increased by approximately ₹750, while 22-carat gold has strengthened by approximately ₹760.
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In major metropolises like Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, the price of 24-carat gold today is ₹1,35,810 per 10 grams. In these cities, 22-carat gold is selling at ₹1,24,490 per 10 grams. According to bullion market experts, this drop in prices is due to a slight decrease in demand.
Gold prices in Pune and Bengaluru remain roughly the same. Here, 24-carat gold is trading at ₹1,35,810 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold at ₹1,24,490 per 10 grams. In Jaipur, Lucknow, and Chandigarh, 24-carat gold is trading at ₹1,35,960 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold at ₹1,24,640 per 10 grams.
The spot price of gold in the international market was recorded at $4,392.94 per ounce. Market experts say that gold prices may remain range-bound in the short term due to global economic uncertainties and interest rate cues. However, further increases are expected in 2026.
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Silver prices have also seen a decline along with gold. On January 5th, silver was trading at ₹2,40,900 per kilogram. However, silver prices have increased by ₹3,100 in the past week. The spot price of silver in the international market remains around $74.52 per ounce.
According to experts, both gold and silver can remain safe investments in the long term. Gold prices have appreciated by approximately 73 percent in 2025, while silver has delivered impressive returns of approximately 164 percent on an annual basis. New controls imposed by China on silver exports are expected to impact global supply, which could impact prices in the future.
