Gold and silver price today, Oct 30: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver ahead of Dhanteras, Diwali - Livemint

AI desk brief

Indian gold and silver prices eased early Friday ahead of Dhanteras, with MCX Gold 4 Dec down 0.39% at ₹142,351/10g and MCX Silver 4 Dec off 0.27% at ₹188,943/kg around midday. IBA retail benchmarks showed 24K gold at ₹142,210/10g and Silver 999 Fine at ₹187,530/kg, with city rates broadly in line across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai.

The article says gold has had its strongest bull run since 1979, rising more than 75% year-to-date, while silver has also surged sharply on strong demand and currency effects. It frames the move as part of ongoing safe-haven demand and global economic uncertainty, with festive jewelry demand likely to keep India retail prices closely watched into Diwali.