The most-active gold for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was up 0.13% at Rs 29,072 by 5:37pm.
“Rupee is a big negative factor. It is not allowing local prices to move in tandem with world market,” said a Mumbai-based dealer with a state-run bank, which imports bullion.
The rupee plays an important role in determining the landed cost of the dollar-quoted yellow metal. The Indian rupee hit record lows for the fifth straight session, hurt by large dollar demand from oil firms and a weak global risk sentiment.
Global gold eased on Tuesday under the weight of a weaker euro.
“Retail demand has gone down and jewellers are waiting for correction. They may buy significantly if prices dip below 28,000 rupees,” the dealer said.
The wedding season is underway in India, the world’s biggest buyer of the yellow metal, and will taper off by the end of the month. The festival season has already ended.
