<h1>Gold and silver prices hit record highs, breaching national and international milestones amid strong domestic and global demand.</h1> Sharp appreciation in precious metals: gold and silver prices rose to record levels driven by robust domestic and international demand and forex movements. Gold of 99.9% purity traded above Rs 1,50,000 per 10 grams inclusive of taxes, reflecting international spot gold breaching USD 4,700 per ounce. Silver surged past Rs 3,23,000 per kilogram and hit a new international spot peak near USD 95.88 per ounce. Price formation attributed to demand-side pressures and overseas spot price transmission, with reported figures quoted inclusive of applicable taxes.