New Delhi, June 16 -- Gold and silver prices in India opened lower on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday, following a muted trend in global bullion prices, as investors await key details of the US-Iran peace deal.

MCX gold rate for August futures contracts opened 0.01% lower at Rs.1,52,891 per 10 grams as against its previous close of Rs.1,52,916 level. MCX silver price for July futures contracts opened 0.4% lower at Rs.2,50,457 per kg as compared to its previous close of Rs.2,51,458 level.

At 9:20 AM, MCX gold price was trading higher by Rs.114, or 0.07%, at Rs.1,53,030 per 10 grams, while MCX silver rate was down by Rs.913, or 0.36%, at Rs.2,50,545 per kg.

In the international market, gold prices were largely steady after risi...