Indian gold prices surged to a fresh all-time high last year, with the most active MCX near-month futures booming to Rs 64,460 per ten grams in December. Firm overseas prices, weak Indian rupee, and expectations of an increase in jewellery demand amid peak wedding season propelled price rises.
Budget over, bulls back faster, higher, stronger
The NSE Nifty rose 428.75 points, or 1.76%, to close at a record of 24,834.85. The index hit a lifetime high of 24,861.15 during the