Dhanteras 2019: Gold prices rise today, silver rates surge
Gold price on Dhanteras: On MCX, gold traded near ₹38,400 per 10 gram Gold prices have remained choppy ahead of Dhanteras But since last year's Dhanteras, gold has surged nearly 20% Dhanteras is considered auspicious for buying gold. From last year's Dhanteras to this year's Dhanteras, gold prices are up about 20%, making investors happy. On MCX, prices of gold futures contracts edged higher by ₹82 to ₹38,434. In the previous session, gold prices had surged 0.91% or nearly ₹350 per 10 gram. Gold prices have edged higher just ahead of Dhanteras, tracking a similar move in global markets. Silver prices on MCX rose 1.85% to ₹46,844 per kg, adding to Thursday's 1.5% gain. In sport markets, prices of 24 Karat gold in Delhi rallied ₹220 to ₹39,240 per 10 gram while silver rates surged ₹670 to ₹47,680 per kg, Press Trust of India reported, citing HDFC Securities. In global markets, gold prices today rose two-week high on expectations of another rate cut by t...