New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Gold and silver prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India opened lower on Thursday, following weakness in international bullion prices amid a strong US dollar.

MCX gold rate today for April contracts expiry opened 0.47% lower at Rs.1,58,000 per 10 grams level as against its previous close of Rs.1,58,755 level. It touched a low of Rs.1,57,701 level. MCX gold price was trading lower by Rs.676, or 0.43, at Rs.1,58,079 per 10 grams.

MCX silver price for March contracts expiry opened lower by Rs.1,657, or 0.63%, at Rs.2,61,361 per kilogram as against its previous close of Rs.2,63,018 level. The white metal hit an intraday low of 260453, falling nearly 1%. MCX silver rate was trading lower by Rs.1,950, or 0.74%, at...