Gold and silver prices in your city, May 22: The yellow metal gained amid uncertainity over the United States economy and a weaker US Dollar (USD). Gold and silver are safe haven investments, which experts feel insulate your portfolio against the volatile equities market.
In terms of returns, gold rates have surged 30 per cent year-on-year (YoY), and as an investment it has returned 15 per cent CAGR since 2001. Further, since 1995, gold has beaten inflation by over 2-4 per cent, according to data.
This year, silver has also been in the spotlight. A slow and steady winner, it has at times beaten gold in terms of being the stabler bet. Notably, experts feel that buying gold on dips is an “opportunity” and some recommend gold ETFs to create exposure while saving on making charges and storage cost.
However, please check your own financial goals and requirements, and cosnult with your financial manager (if one), for how to add commodities to your portfolio mix.
Gold, Silver Prices Today: Check Cost in India — May 22
Prices opened higher by ₹613 per 10 grams today at 9 am on May 22. The MCX gold index was at ₹96,212/10 gm, the official website showed. Meanwhile, MCX silver prices were at ₹99,029/kg, it showed.
Further, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹96,670/10 gm, according to data on the Indian Bullion Association (IBA) at 9 am on May 22. Further, 22-carat gold was priced at ₹88,614/10 gms. And, silver prices today are at ₹99,200/kg (Silver 999 Fine), as per the IBA website.
So, check here for prices of gold and silver in your city today on May 22 — Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Notably, for retail customers, jewellers may add making charges, taxes and GST to the bill, which could hike the final price for you.
Gold and Silver Prices in Mumbai — May 22
Gold bullion rates in Mumbai — ₹94,430/10 gm.
MCX Gold rate in Mumbai — ₹95,221/10 gm.
Silver bullion rate in Mumbai — ₹95,120/kg.
MCX Silver 999 rate in Mumbai — ₹96,524/kg.
Gold and Silver Prices in Chennai — May 22
Gold bullion rates in Chennai — ₹94,750/10 gm.
MCX Gold rate in Chennai — ₹95,221/10 gm.
Silver bullion rate in Chennai — ₹95,460/kg.
MCX Silver 999 rate in Chennai — ₹96,524/kg.
Gold and Silver Prices in Kolkata — May 22
Gold bullion rates in Kolkata — ₹94,350/10 gm.
MCX Gold rate in Kolkata — ₹95,221/10 gm.
Silver bullion rate in Kolkata — ₹95,060/kg.
MCX Silver 999 rate in Kolkata — ₹96,524/kg.
Gold and Silver Prices in Hyderabad — May 22
Gold bullion rates in Hyderabad — ₹94,620/10 gm.
MCX Gold rate in Hyderabad — ₹95,221/10 gm.
Silver bullion rate in Hyderabad — ₹95,330/kg.
MCX Silver 999 rate in Hyderabad — ₹96,524/kg.
Gold and Silver Prices in Bengaluru — May 22
Gold bullion rates in Bengaluru — ₹94,500/10 gm.
MCX Gold rate in Bengaluru — ₹95,221/10 gm.
Silver bullion rate in Bengaluru — ₹95,200/kg.
MCX Silver 999 rate in Bengaluru — ₹96,524/kg.
Gold and Silver Prices in Delhi — May 22
Gold bullion rates in New Delhi — ₹94,260/10 gm.
MCX Gold rate in New Delhi — ₹95,221/10 gm.
Silver bullion rate in New Delhi — ₹94,960/kg.
MCX Silver 999 rate in New Delhi — ₹96,524/kg.
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