Dhanteras 2017: Check out current gold prices in major Indian cities

New Delhi: Gold prices drifted lower by Rs 124 to Rs 29,776 per 10 grams in futures trade on the occasion of “Dhanteras” Tuesday as participants lightened their positions at prevailing levels amid a weak trend overseas.

In futures trade, gold for delivery in December was trading Rs 104 or 0.35 percent down at Rs 29,750 per 10 gram on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). In international market, gold lost 0.20 percent to USD 1,291.90 an ounce in Singapore.

At Delhi bullion market, gold prices today quoted at Rs 30,850 per 10 grams. Last year on Dhanteras, the precious metal stood at Rs 30,590 per 10 grams.

Dhanteras is considered to be an auspicious day for buying gold, silver and other valuables and is largely celebrated in North and West India.

Meanwhile, jewellers have lined up discounts and freebies to lure buyers and get the sparkle back this Dhanteras.

Delhi

Gold (99.9 percent) - Rs 30,850 per 10 grams

Gold (99.5 percent)- Rs 30,700 per 10 grams

Silver- Rs 41,400 per kg

Chhenai

Gold (Ornament/22-carat) - Rs 28,500 per 10 grms

Silver- Rs 43,500 per kg

Kolkata

Gold (24-carat) - Rs 30,350 per 10 grams

Gold (22-carat)- Rs 28,795 per 10 grams

Silver - Rs 40,500 per kg

Mumbai

Gold (99.5 percent)-  Rs 29,860 per 10 grams

Gold (99.9 percent)- Rs 30,010 per 10 grams

Silver-  Rs 40,110 per kg

Bengaluru

Gold (99.5 percent)- Rs 30,006 per 10 grams

Gold ornament - Rs 28,050 per grams

Silver- Rs 40,400 per kg