The central bank however held its benchmark short-term interest rate near zero and said it will continue to buy $120 billion in bonds each month to fuel the economic recovery
Hallmarking will be done at the first point of sale, maintains BIS chief
Gold prices fell on Wednesday for a fourth straight session, hurt by a stronger dollar as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest meeting
In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold remained unchanged at Rs 47,650 per 10 gm
The yield on 10-year Treasuries eased slightly on Monday, following a two-day gain from the lowest since March that damped the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal
US gold futures gained 0.2% to $1,869.
Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,861.96 per ounce, as of 0224 GMT, after falling to its lowest since May 17 at $1,843.99 on Monday
Gold prices inched up marginally in India despite sliding in the bullion markets amidst the strong dollar
Spot gold was down 0.9% at $1,860.44 per ounce, as of 0654 GMT
Spot gold was down 0.6% at $1,864.58 per ounce, as of 0311 GMT, its lowest since June 4
In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold was down to Rs 47,890 per 10 gm
US gold futures rose 0.4% to $1,903.90 per ounce.
Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,900.10 per ounce, as of 0518 GMT
Gold gained again on Friday after trading flat a day ago while silver prices remained unchanged
Spot gold was down 0.1 per cent at $1,886.66 per ounce, as of 3.05am GMT
Gold prices traded flat in India on Thursday despite easing in the international markets ahead of the release of the US inflation data
Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as bond yields remained under pressure, with investors on the sidelines ahead of more data on US inflation
In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold is at Rs 48,050 per 10 gm
Spot gold was down 0.2 percent at $1,895.59 per ounce, as of 0315 GMT. US gold futures were steady at $1,898.60.
Gold prices hovered near the key level of $1,900 an ounce, supported by a weaker dollar and lower bond yields, while investors awaited U.S. data later this week to gauge inflationary pressure.