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Gold and silver prices surged to unprecedented levels on April 8, with gold contracts on MCX hitting a record high of ₹71,080 per 10 grams, marking a ₹440 or 0.62% increase. Simultaneously, silver futures reached a new peak of ₹82,064, rising by ₹1076 or 1.33%, attributed to declines in the dollar index (DXY) hovering near the 104.25 mark.
Gold Rates in Kolkata today:
The surge in gold and silver prices is notably influenced by global economic factors, including fluctuations in the dollar index and market sentiments towards safe-haven assets.
1kg Silver prices in Kolkata today = ₹ 84,500
Similarly, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata report slight variations in both gold and silver rates, indicating a nationwide surge in precious metal prices.