New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Gold prices on Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) jumped above Rs.1.30 lakh per 10 grams amid strong demand on account of the Diwali 2025 festival. Silver prices also rallied 1% to above Rs.1.58 lakh level.

On Monday, MCX gold rate surged by Rs.3,580, or 2.82%, to end at Rs.1,30,588 per 10 grams level. MCX silver price also ended higher by Rs.1,571, or 1.00%, at Rs.1,58,175 per kg.

The Indian stock market and commodity markets are closed for normal trading sessions on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. However, the BSE, NSE, MCX and NCDEX will conduct a special Diwali Muhurat trading session today for one hour to mark the auspicious new Hindu calendar year.

The Diwali Muhurat trading session will be held in the Indian...