Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Gold and silver prices in India traded sharply lower on Monday, tracking weakness in global bullion markets amid rising concerns over inflation and potential interest rate hikes following escalating US-Iran tensions.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures dropped steeply at the opening. Gold futures (April 2) fell as much as 5.59 per cent, or Rs 8,089, to hit an intra-day low of Rs 1,36,403 per 10 grams by 9:40 am, while silver declined 6.63 per cent, or Rs 15…
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Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, rising over 1 per cent in early trade amid hopes of easing tensions in West Asia.Sensex opened at 74,559, up 352 points or 0.47 per cent, while Nifty started trading at 23,110, higher by 108 points or 0.47 per cent, according to exchange data.In early trade, the 30-share Sensex surged as much as 891 points, or 1.20 per cent, while the Nifty climbed 279.7 points, or 1.21 per cent, to 23,281.85. The strong gains were suppo…