(PTI) Gold prices plunged by ₹430 to ₹60,550 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid weak global cues, according to HDFC Securities.
In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at ₹60,980 per 10 grams.
Silver also tumbled ₹670 to ₹75,080 per kg.
Retail demand is likely to improve on Akshay Tritiya, which is considered an auspicious day to buy valuables and gold, Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst - Commodities at HDFC Securities, said. Akshay Tritiya is falling on Saturday.
In the overseas markets, gold and silver were quoting lower at USD 1,988 per ounce and USD 25.12 per ounce, respectively.