Gold before Diwali: 24-carat at ₹1,43,570 per 10 g in Hyderabad and Vizag, ₹2,450 below the November 5 peak

Gold prices are steady in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam as Diwali buying peaks. Saturday's rates, per The Hans India and GoodReturns:

• 24-carat: ₹1,43,570 per 10 g (₹14,357 a gram)
• 22-carat: ₹1,31,600 per 10 g (₹13,160 a gram)
• 18-carat: ₹1,07,680 per 10 g
• Silver: ₹2,05,000 per kg

Ten-day trend

GoodReturns data show 24-carat at ₹14,395 a gram on October 29, falling to ₹13,888 by November 1. It peaked at ₹14,602 on November 5, eased to ₹14,346 on November 6 and rose ₹11 to ₹14,357 on Saturday. That is ₹245 a gram (₹2,450 per 10 g) below the peak and ₹469 above the November 1 low.

Before you buy

These are indicative rates. GST, TCS and making charges are extra. Check the final price with your local jeweller.