Gold, silver price today, September 18, 2024: Yellow metal trades higher, silver records dip on MCX

Precious metals showed mixed trends in the Indian markets today. Gold is trading on the higher side of the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) while silver prices have recorded a dip on Wednesday, September 18.
Gold futures, maturing on October 4, 2024, stood at Rs 73,175 per 10 grams, after recording a hike of Rs 81 or 0.11 per cent. The previous close was recorded at Rs 73,094.
Meanwhile, silver futures, due on December 5, 2024, witnessed a dip of Rs 370 or 0.42 per cent and were retailing at Rs 88,770 per kg on the MCX against the previous close of Rs 89,140.
GOLD AND SILVER PRICES IN MAJOR CITIES
The price of gold varies for different regions in the country based on certain parameters such as the excise duty, making charges and the state taxes.