Domestic spot gold with a purity of 24 carats opened at Rs 53,590 per 10 grams.Gold Price In India: Gold and silver futures jumped on Monday, in line with international spot rates. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures, due for a June 3 delivery, were last seen 1.04 per cent up at Rs 53,542, compared to the previous close of Rs 52,992. Silver futures, due for a May 5 delivery, were last seen 1.40 per cent higher at Rs 69,995 against the previous close of Rs 69,032.Domestic spot gold with a purity of 24 carats opened at Rs 53,590 per 10 grams today, and silver at Rs 69,910 per kilogram – both rates excluding GST (goods and services tax), according to Mumbai-based industry body India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA).Foreign Exchange Rates:Gold prices rose today as the Russia-Ukraine conflict soured risk sentiment and drove investors to the safety of bullion. Spot gold was up 0.53 per cent at $1,985.11 per ounce. U.S. gold futures were up 0.71 per cent at $1,985.Bullion is considered a safe store of value during geopolitical and economic crisis.Analyst View:Ravi Singh, Vice-President and Head of Research, ShareIndia: “Gold as a safe-haven are attractive due to soaring inflation and uncertainty in the Russian-Ukraine war. As long as the two factors continue to dominate markets for sentiment, a scenario for a further uptrend in gold price remains intact. It is a good opportunity to go long on every dip.”He suggested, “Buy Zone near – Rs 53,200 for the target of Rs 53,500. Sell Zone below – Rs 53,000 for the target of Rs 52,800.”
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