Signal Desk · Economy

India gold, silver prices held steady on Oct. 3

2026-10-03 · 1 source · Mint Money

In short

India’s gold and silver prices were mostly steady on October 3, with only small changes in 24K and 22K rates. Gold stayed above ₹1.49 lakh, and silver was at ₹226,590 per kg, according to IBA figures.

This matters for shoppers and jewellers ahead of Durga Puja. The report does not say which cities saw the biggest moves or why the MCX was closed.

What the reporting says

India gold and silver prices held mostly steady on October 3, with slight changes in 24-karat and 22-karat rates, according to a publisher summary. The MCX was closed, while gold traded above ₹1.49 lakh and silver reached ₹226,590 per kg based on IBA figures. The reporting does not say which cities changed most or whether retail demand shifted ahead of Durga Puja.

Why it matters

India’s gold and silver market stayed broadly stable on October 3, with gold above ₹1.49 lakh and silver at ₹226,590 per kg, according to publisher-supplied and IBA-referenced figures. The MCX was closed, which may have limited fresh price discovery. The report is focused on retail rates ahead of Durga Puja, but it does not state the main driver of the small fluctuations.

Touches: Commodities, Markets, Economy

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