New Delhi, April 2 -- Gold and silver prices in your city on 2 April: Gold and silver prices witnessed a significant fall on Thursday, April 2, following losses in international bullion prices amid a strong US dollar.

MCX gold June futures opened lower by Rs.1,218, or 0.79%, at Rs.1,52,490 per 10 grams, compared to the previous close of Rs.1,53,708. Meanwhile, MCX silver May futures also started the session lower, declining by Rs.701, or 0.28%, to Rs.2,42,800 per kilogram from the previous close of Rs.2,43,501.

Selling pressure in gold and silver intensified, with MCX gold dropping over 2% to around Rs.1.50 lakh per 10 grams. Meanwhile, MCX silver plunged by more than Rs.12,000, or 5%, slipping below Rs.2.32 lakh per kg.

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