Gold prices soar amid global market uncertainty, cross Rs 1 lakh-mark-OxBig News Network

Gold prices in India have soared past Rs 1 lakh for 10 grams of 24-carat purity, reaching record highs as global market uncertainties push investors toward safer assets like the yellow metal.

According to a NDTV report, quoting goodreturns.com, as of now, pure 24-carat gold is priced at over Rs 10,000 per gram in major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Noida, and Gurugram.

According to goodreturns.com, the current 24-carat gold price (per gram) in Delhi is Rs 10,150, while the prices in Noida, Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata are Rs 10,135.

While 24-carat gold represents the purest form and is typically used for investment, it is not commonly used in making jewellery. Instead, 22-carat gold is preferred for ornaments. The price for 22-carat gold is slightly lower—around Rs 9,305 per gram in Delhi and Rs 9,290 in Mumbai and Kolkata.