NEW DELHI: Gold prices gained 5.77 per cent during the week, amid sustained geopolitical tensions and pull back in crude oil prices.
On Friday, MCX gold April futures added 0.15 per cent while MCX silver May futures declined 0.09 per cent. Currently, gold futures stand at Rs 1, 44, 500, while silver futures at Rs 2, 27, 750 per kg.
The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1, 42, 942 on Friday, up from Rs 1, 35, 141 seen on Monday market opening, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA).
Gold spot prices dipped marginally on the last day of the trading as a strong US dollar weighed on the market.
MCX gold in India showed a steady recovery from a weekly low of Rs. 1, 29, 595 per 10 gram, while COMEX gold ended above $4, 500 per troy ounce.