Gold prices flat; demand stays slack
Gold prices flat; demand stays slack
Mumbai: India gold prices were steady on Tuesday on lack of fresh leads and domestic demand remained dull amid a seasonally slack period, dealers said.
The most-active August contract traded at Rs14,927 per 10 grams at 2:02pm, little unchanged from the previous day’s close. The contract had gained about 3 percent in the previous three weeks.
“Demand is still muted as rates are going up," said a dealer with a private bank in Mumbai.
A seasonally slack period is underway in India for gold trade due to monsoon, when fewer weddings take place.
Dealers said traders may seek bargains by August-end, when festivals start.
“I have some advanced orders in the range of $920-930 (an ounce)," said another dealer with a Mumbai-based state-run bank.
Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it's all here, just a click away! Login Now!