Gold and silver prices crashed by up to 2% in morning deals on the MCX on Monday, 31 August, due to heavy profit-taking amid weak global cues.
MCX gold October futures crashed by more than ₹2,600, or almost 2%, to drop to ₹1,53,640 per 10 grams, while MCX silver September contracts plunged by over ₹4,200, or nearly 2%, to ₹2,32,501 per kg in early deals.
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