<h1>Gold surges toward record highs after Rs 900 intraday jump as weak rupee and safe haven buying drive gains</h1> Gold prices in the domestic market rose sharply, nearing record highs after a Rs 900 intraday increase per 10 grams, driven by investor buying, weaker domestic currency and expectations of an imminent US interest-rate cut; silver was largely unchanged. Market participants cite safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty and foreign fund outflows, while a weaker rupee and concerns over potential US tariffs on the country contributed to currency depreciation. Upcoming US employment data is identified as a material factor likely to influence Federal Reserve policy and, consequently, precious metals valuations and capital flows.