As the Paris Olympics 2024 nears its end, Indian athletes are gearing up for their final events, with wrestler Reetika Hooda facing off against Nagy Bernadett from Hungary in the Women's 76kg freestyle category. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Vinesh Phogat's appeal hearing for a potential medal in the Women's 53kg freestyle event. As the two wrestlers carry the country's hopes, they draw inspiration from the impressive performances seen in various disciplines at the quadrennial event.
As the world's third largest consumer of gold, India saw record-high prices for the precious metal on August 04, 2024. Retail gold prices in India reached nearly Rs 70,000 per 10 grams, with 24-carat gold priced at Rs 70,580 per 10 grams. This increase in price can be attributed to high consumer demand and global economic factors. The cost of silver also saw an increase, with its price standing at Rs 85,500 per kilogram.