GOLD PRICE IN INDIAN RUPEE — OCTOBER 17, 2002

On Thursday, October 17, 2002, the gold spot price was C$420.66 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars, equivalent to ₹24,356.21 INR per ounce or ₹783.07 INR per gram. Gold fell -0.76% from the previous trading session.

Currency fluctuations between CAD and INR significantly impact the effective cost of gold for international investors. India is the world's second-largest consumer of gold, with deep cultural and religious significance for gold jewelry and investment. Indian gold imports significantly influence global demand patterns. Canadian-Indian diaspora investors often track gold prices in both CAD and INR for family purchases and remittances.