Gold sheds marginally by Rs 66; silver climbs to Rs 67,248

NEW DELHI: Gold in the national capital on Friday dipped marginally by Rs 66 to Rs 46,309 per 10 gram, according to HDFC Securities. The precious metal had closed at Rs 46,375 per 10 gram in the previous trade.

In contrast, silver jumped Rs 332 to Rs 67,248 per kilogram from Rs 66,916 per kilogram in the previous trade.

“Spot gold prices for 24 carat in Delhi were down by Rs 66 reflecting overnight weakness in COMEX gold prices,” according to HDFC Securities, Senior Analyst (Commodities), Tapan Patel.

“Gold prices are fluctuating within a narrow range on mixed global cues with the firm dollar,” he added.

In the international market, both gold and silver were trading marginally higher at $1,782 per ounce and $26.17 per ounce, respectively.