Gold and silver prices in India remained largely steady on Sunday, April 19. The day coincides with Akshaya Tritiya, which is widely considered an auspicious occasion for buying precious metals.

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Gold continued to trade above ₹1.5 lakh per 10 grams based on previous closing levels.

At 6:15 am, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹154,900 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold stood at ₹141,992 per 10 grams. Silver (999 fine) was priced at ₹259,210 per kilogram, according to the Indian Bullion Association.

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Prices showed minor variation across major cities.

In Mumbai, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹155,780 per 10 grams and 22-carat at ₹142,800. Silver stood at ₹275,000 per kg.

In Delhi, 24-carat gold was ₹155,930 per 10 grams and 22-carat ₹142,920, with silver at ₹275,000 per kg.

In Ahmedabad, gold prices were ₹155,830 (24K) and ₹142,850 (22K), while silver was ₹275,000 per kg.

In Bengaluru, 24-carat gold was ₹155,780 and 22-carat ₹142,800. Similar rates were seen in Kolkata.

In Hyderabad, gold prices were ₹155,780 (24K) and ₹142,800 (22K), while silver was higher at ₹280,000 per kg.

In Chennai, gold traded at ₹156,660 per 10 grams for 24-carat and ₹143,600 for 22-carat. Silver was priced at ₹280,000 per kg.

Retail buyers were advised to factor in additional costs such as making charges, taxes, and GST, which can raise the final purchase price.

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According to Drik Panchang, the Tritiya Tithi begins at 10:49 am on April 19 and ends at 7:27 am on April 20.

Auspicious timings for purchases vary slightly across cities. In Delhi/NCR, the window is from 10:49 am to 12:20 pm, while in Mumbai it is from 10:49 am to 12:38 pm. Similar late-morning windows are observed in Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh.

In Kolkata, the period ends at 11:36 am, while in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, it extends until around midday.

Akshaya Tritiya is also considered a favourable time to start new ventures, including business investments and property purchases.