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NEW DELHI [NCRBuzz Wire] — **Gold prices extended a two-session bearish correction on Wednesday, falling ₹700 to ₹1,48,900 per 10 grams in the national capital as tepid retail demand and unfavorable global trends weighed heavily on bullion markets.** According to local market participants and commodity analysts, 99.9% purity gold slipped from Tuesday's closing of ₹1,49,600 per 10 grams, touching a one-week low.
**Subdued domestic offtake and international pressures drove the correction, according to HDFC Securities Senior Analyst - Commodities Saumil Gandhi.** Market participants noted that a recovery in crude oil prices—spurred by renewed supply disruption apprehensions stemming from West Asian geopolitical tensions—compounded the downward pressure on non-yielding bullion assets.
### Financial & Commodity Market Metrics
| Metric / Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Gold Price (99.9% Purity) | ₹1,48,900 per 10 gm |
| Price Change | Down ₹700 (QoQ/DoD slip) |
| Previous Close | ₹1,49,600 per 10 gm |
| USD/INR Exchange Rate | 96.78 (Provisional, down 43 paise) |
| Primary Catalyst | Weak retail demand & global cues |
**Currency depreciation capped further downside potential for the precious metal as the Indian Rupee slumped 43 paise to close provisionally at 96.78 against the US Dollar.** Financial analysts point out that while a weaker currency typically makes dollar-denominated imports costlier and supports domestic bullion values, the overpowering weight of sluggish retail demand and broader macroeconomic headwinds dictated the session's bearish trajectory.
Gold pricing in domestic markets is a function of international spot bullion trends managed through London fixings, import duties, domestic retail sentiment during festival/wedding seasons, and RBI currency interventions determining the USD/INR parity.
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