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Gold and silver prices in your city on 31 March: Gold rates fell slightly by 0.41% in the domestic futures market on Tuesday, even as conflict in the Middle East drags on, with no signs of de-escalation.

On Tuesday, 31 March, MCX Gold 2 April contracts were priced at ₹145,051 per 10 grams, while MCX Silver 5 May contracts rose by 0.03% at ₹229,033 per kg at around 10:44 am today.

Meanwhile, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹147,510/10 gm, according to data on the Indian Bullion Association (IBA) at 10:46 am on 31 March. Further, 22-carat gold was priced at ₹135,218/10 gms. Silver prices today are at ₹229,690/kg (Silver 999 Fine), as per the IBA website.

Notably, gold prices last year experienced their strongest bull run since 1979, rising by over 75%. In recent months, gold prices have risen modestly amid strong safe-haven demand and global economic uncertainty.

In India, the yellow metal climbed from ₹135,257 in early January to ₹157,480 in early March, marking an appreciation of around 16%. Currently, it is trading below those recent highs as investors book profits.

Meanwhile, silver prices have seen even steeper increases due to strong demand and currency fluctuations, rising from roughly ₹78,600/kg in 2023-2024 to over ₹200,000/kg in early 2026.

Check here for gold and silver prices in your city today, March 31: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Notably, for retail customers, jewelers may add making charges, taxes, and GST to the bill, which could hike the final price.

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