Gold price today, Jan. 5 -- MCX gold rates jumped by 1.5% in early deals on Monday, 5 January, on increased geopolitical tensions after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. MCX gold February futures were 1.5% up at Rs.1,37,750 per 10 grams around 9:05 am, while MCX silver March futures were 4.3% up at Rs.2,46,380 per kg at that time.

Gold and silver, however, are still below their record highs of Rs.1,40,465 per 10 grams and Rs.2,54,174 per kg, hit in December 2025.

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