Policies that support the yellow metal will remain in place in the foreseeable future
Gold's slide came despite a subdued dollar, which hit its lowest level in two and a half years.
Gold slipped and was on track for its worst month in four years, as optimism over a Covid-19 vaccine-led economic rebound that propelled equities to record highs dulled the metal's safe-haven appeal
Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,811.31 per ounce by 0324 GMT. U.S. gold futures were up 0.2% to $1,808.70
Gold jewellery prices vary across India, the second-largest consumer of the metal, due to excise duty, state taxes, and making changes
Spot gold rose 0.3 per cent to $1,812.66 an ounce at 10:15 a.m. EST, having hit its lowest since July 17 at $1,800.01 on Tuesday
Spot gold eased 0.2% to $1,803.51 per ounce by 0327 GMT. On Tuesday, it had hit its lowest level since July 17 at $1,800.01
Gold prices have posted two straight weekly declines and holdings in exchange-traded funds backed by the metal have slipped as hopes for a virus vaccine buoyed markets
European equities rose on a possible easing of COVID-19 curbs and progress on vaccines from the likes of AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna
The price of 24-carat gold in Chennai was up by Rs 10 to Rs 51,990 per 10 gm
"We see downside risks building for gold's price," analysts from Morgan Stanley said in a note, citing higher yields next year in addition to Covid-19 vaccines
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat rose by Rs 10 to Rs 49,360 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it decreased by Rs 370 to Rs 47,470
Since hitting a record in August, bullion's rally has stalled amid uncertainty over further stimulus measures and optimism over an effective vaccine, even as the virus continues to spread
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat fell by Rs 300 to Rs 49,350 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it decreased by Rs 170 to Rs 47,840
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat fell by Rs 100 to Rs 49,650 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it decreased by Rs 200 to Rs 48,010
Gold prices were little changed on Tuesday, as concerns over spiking U.S. coronavirus cases offset pressure from vaccine optimism brought about by a positive vaccine trial data.
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat fell to Rs 49,750 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it increased to Rs 48,210
n New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat rose to Rs 49,760 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it climbed to Rs 47,840
Imports of the yellow metal stood at $17.64 billion in the corresponding period of 2019-20
The buying was heavily restricted to light weight jewellery, coins and precious stones due to lower purchasing power and high gold rates, they said