On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), bullion continued to trade with a positive bias following global cues.
Gold futures (August) opened at Rs 1,43,575 per 10 grams, compared with the previous close of Rs 1,43,106.
In August, there will also be a number of bank and school holidays caused by the weekends, Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Milad-un-Nabi and some regional festivals.
Gold prices surged 1.31 per cent on a weekly basis as escalating conflict between the US and Iran.
As per the available data, 24-carat gold is moving near ₹1,40,330 for 10 grams, whereas 22-carat gold is around ₹1,33,650 per 10 grams across several markets on July 29.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures were trading about 0.62% lower at ₹1,42,940 per 10 grams.
Analysts also note that bullion prices may keep reacting quickly to outside signals especially the US dollar.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down on 25th July 2026, after weeks of nationwide political and public scrutiny around questions tied to the education sector.
On July 25, Dharmendra Pradhan handed in his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
As per the government, the whole project is set up under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which is basically meant to strengthen multimodal connection.
Akhilesh Yadav criticised restrictions on food delivery services near Jantar Mantar, calling it ‘Foodbandi’ and comparing it to demonetisation as security measures continue during the ongoing CJP protest.
As per several reports, the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), IIT Roorkee and IIT Madras have also put out communications, asking students to keep their mind on academics and not join the ongoing protests around Jantar Mantar.
According to accounts shared by members of ChintaBAR, institute officials allegedly told them to remove an Instagram video that was posted on July 17.
Police officials said facial recognition and electronic evidence are being analysed as part of the investigation.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange or MCX, gold and silver stayed in the green during the morning stretch.
However, Wangchuk made it clear that he would end his fast only after receiving a firm assurance that participants in the movement would not face legal cases.
Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,113.73 per ounce, as of 0123 GMT, having climbed to its highest since July 10.
Rahul Gandhi vowed to continue protesting for students’ justice after being detained near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, saying government pressure would not stop the movement over the NEET controversy.
Television footage and visuals from the protest showed Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, Akhilesh Yadav and several Opposition MPs sitting on the road near the Prime Minister’s residence while raising slogans.
