Have Silver and Gold Prices Reached New Heights?

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Key Takeaways
- Gold surpassed Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams.
- Silver reached a new high of over Rs 1.15 lakh per kg.
- Prices of 22-carat and 18-carat gold also increased significantly.
- Silver prices have risen over 34 percent since January.
- Investors are awaiting key economic data from the US.
New Delhi, July 23 (NationPress) The prices of gold and silver experienced a significant increase on Wednesday, with both precious metals achieving new records in the domestic market, despite varied global indicators.
24-carat gold surpassed the Rs 1 lakh threshold per 10 grams once again, while silver soared to an unprecedented high of over Rs 1.15 lakh per kg.
According to data released by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat gold rose by Rs 1,025, moving from Rs 99,508 on Tuesday to Rs 1,00,533 per 10 grams.
In a similar vein, the price of 22-carat gold rose notably to Rs 92,088 per 10 grams from Rs 91,149. The price of 18-carat gold also saw an increase, going from Rs 74,631 to Rs 75,400 per 10 grams.
Silver prices increased by Rs 1,357, from Rs 1,14,493 the previous day to Rs 1,15,850 per kg.
Since January 1 of this year, silver prices have surged over 34 percent, from Rs 86,055 per kg.
In the futures market, both gold and silver maintained their upward trajectory. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the gold contract for August 5 was trading 0.17 percent higher at Rs 1,00,500.
The silver contract for September 5 climbed 0.58 percent to Rs 1,16,323.
Globally, trends were mixed. On COMEX, gold prices dipped slightly by 0.08 percent to $3,441.10 an ounce, while silver rose 0.52 percent to $39.76 an ounce.
Experts have noted that domestic gold prices remain stable near record levels, influenced by consistent international gold rates and a stable rupee. On the other hand, silver has shown strong upward momentum both domestically and internationally.
“Gold prices have remained stable near higher levels, with MCX trading close to Rs 1,03,500, influenced by stable COMEX gold prices around $3,424. The rupee's stability has also limited fluctuations in domestic gold prices,” stated Jateen Trivedi of LKP Securities.
Investors are now looking forward to key economic signals from the upcoming US Manufacturing and Services PMI data. In the near term, gold is anticipated to trade within a range of Rs 99,000–Rs 1,01,500 on MCX, according to Trivedi.