Gold and silver price today, Oct 5: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Mumbai, Delhi, other cities - Livemint

AI desk brief

Indian bullion traded mixed early Monday as MCX gold for 5 November was down 0.62% at ₹148,129/10g while MCX silver for 4 December rose 0.23% to ₹226,393/kg around 9:05 am. Retail rates were quoted at ₹149,540/10g for 24K gold, ₹137,078/10g for 22K, and ₹226,770/kg for Silver 999, with city quotes ranging from ₹149,010-₹149,700/10g for 24K gold and ₹225,970-₹227,020/kg for silver.

The article says bullion is tracking US dollar moves and Middle East geopolitical risk, with the US-Iran conflict still a key safe-haven driver. It also notes gold has posted its strongest bull run since 1979, up more than 75% year to date, while silver has climbed more sharply but may remain more volatile given its dual precious/industrial role.