This is the highest level since November 29, 2012 when the precious metal had closed at Rs 32,940 per ten gram
Besides, a depreciating rupee, that made imports costlier also added to the uptrend in the gold prices
Silver also eased by Rs 100 to Rs 41,300 per kg due to reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers
According to bullion traders, overseas sentiments were boosted as gold traded at over three-month high amid an easing dollar and slumping equities
Better prices have set a robust trend for this festive season, but jewellers are sceptical about its continuation amid a weak rural demand after kharif crop damage
Bullion market remained closed on Friday on the occasion of 'Dussehra'
Meanwhile, demand was moderate in other major Asian centres
The price of standard gold hit its highest in five years at Zaveri Bazaar here, following a sharp increase in the international market and robust consumer demand this festive season.Data from the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (Ibja) showed standard gold was at Rs 31,900 per 10g in the spot bullion on Monday, up nearly 0.6 per cent from its previous close of Rs 31,735 per 10g. The rise has been on for four days in a row.Silver also rose here, to trade at Rs 38,540 a kg.The jump in gold indicates renewed consumer interest as a safe-haven investment avenue amid a volatile stock market, continuous depreciation in the rupee against the dollar, sustained rise in crude oil prices and uncertainty on real estate. Disappointing short-term returns in other investment options, including equities, has prompted investors to take advantage of the current low gold prices abroad."Robust buying sentiment was seen on Monday after the 15 days of inauspicious Shraddha Paksha which ended ...
Besides, the rupee depreciating to a life-time low of 74.50 (intra-day) against the dollar, making imports costlier, too supported the uptrend in gold
A higher dollar makes bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies, curtailing demand
Dowries impose a considerable tax on girls' families, with estimates indicating that in South Asia it is six times the average annual household income
Gold fell 0.68 per cent to USD 1,198.70 an ounce and silver 0.38 per cent to USD 14.25 an ounce in New York in Friday's trade
In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity rebounded by Rs 20 each to Rs 31,420 and Rs 31,270 per 10 grams, respectively after losing Rs 225 in the last two days
Globally, gold rose 1.75 per cent to $1,205.30 an ounce and silver gained 2.14 per cent to $14.77 an ounce in New York
Sovereign, however, remained steady at Rs 24,600 per piece of eight grams in scattered deals
Spot gold was up 0.2 per cent at $1,215.71 an ounce at 0410 GMT, building on its 0.5 per cent gain on Friday
Spot gold was 0.4 per cent higher at $1,258.61 an ounce, as of 0351 GMT, while US gold futures for August delivery were up 0.3 per cent at $1,259.90 an ounce
The dollar index was steady at 94.674 after gaining 0.4% overnight to snap a four-session losing run
Gold prices fell by Rs 120 per ten grams at the bullion market
Russia produced 51.6 tonnes of gold in the first three months of 2018