Gold falls Rs 70 on global cues, weak demand
New Delhi, Oct 13 : Gold prices drifted lower by Rs 70 to Rs 32,050 per 10 grams at the bullion market Saturday, snapping a three-day rising streak on the back of weak global cues and easing demand from local jewellers.
Silver also dropped by Rs 100 to Rs 39,400 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers.
Gold eased in the global markets as the US dollar climbed and global stocks rebounded from a six-day rout, eroding demand for the precious metals as a safe haven.
Easing demand from jewellers as well as retailers too weighed on gold prices in the domestic market, traders said. Gold prices fell 0.50 per cent to USD 1,218.50 an ounce in New York on Friday.
In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity fell by Rs 70 each to Rs 32,050 and Rs 31,900 per 10 grams, respectively. The precious metal had gained Rs 470 in the previous three sessions.
Sovereign gold, however, remained unaltered at Rs 24,600 per piece of eight grams in limited deals.
Tracking gold, silver ready slipped by Rs 100 to Rs 39,400 per kg, while weekly-based delivery edged higher by Rs 10 to Rs 38,915 per kg.
Silver coins, however, were unaltered at Rs 75,000 for buying and Rs 76,000 for selling of 100 pieces.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
