New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Gold and silver prices in your city on August 19: Yellow metal prices rose marginally on the MCX during Tuesday morning trade following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, raising hopes of a possible end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

On Tuesday, August 19, MCX Gold October 3 contracts increased slighty at 0.04 per cent at Rs.99,440 per 10 grams at 10:52 am, while MCX Silver September 5 contracts dropped 0.32 per cent at Rs.1,13,230 per kg.

In terms of returns, the gold prices have surged by an impressive 1,200 per cent, surging from Rs.7,638 in 2005 to more than Rs.1,00,000 in 2025 (up to June). In 20 years, gold has provided positive returns in 16 years. Year-to-da...