New Delhi, March 27 -- Gold, silver rate today, 27 March: Gold prices and silver prices in India opened higher Friday, following gains in international bullion prices as well as a weak dollar.

MCX gold rate opened higher by Rs.1,486, at Rs.1,44,000 per 10 grams level as against its previous close of Rs.1,42,514 level. This was a jump of 1.04%

MCX silver rate today also opened higher by Rs.4,373, or 1.98%, at Rs.2,24,247 per kilogram as compared to its previous close of Rs.2,19,874 level.

Gold prices have fallen about 1.3% so far this week, and has plunged about 17% since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February.

1. Gold rate today in Delhi: Rs.1,42,800 for 24 kt, Rs.1,30,900 for 22 kt, Rs.1,07,100 for 18 kt

2. Gold rate today ...