<h1>Gold drops Rs 300 to Rs 98,600 per 10 grams amid weak global trends and reduced safe-haven demand</h1> Gold prices declined Rs 300 to Rs 98,600 per 10 grams in the national capital due to weak global trends and stockist selling, marking the fifth consecutive session of losses. Silver plunged Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,03,100 per kilogram. The decline followed reduced safe-haven demand after ceasefire announcements between regional powers eased geopolitical concerns. Market analysts noted gold consolidated at lower ranges with bearish bias, while investors await upcoming economic indicators and central bank testimony for future direction.