It is reported that the price of gold, which fell rapidly last week due to the change in the value of the dollar, is once again showing a rising situation.
Accordingly, the price of a pound of 22 carat gold on the last 09 was Rs. Even though it is as low as 134,000, the price of a pound of 22 carat gold in Colombo Hetti Street gold market today (13) morning is Rs. It is reported that it has increased up to 160,000.
And on the last 9 days, the price of a pound of 24 carat gold was Rs. 145,000 but by the morning of today (13) it was Rs. It is reported that it has increased to 173,000.
Mr. Indika Bandara of the National Gems and Jewelery Authority has stated that this will not be a permanent situation.