GOLD PRICE IN INDIAN RUPEE — MAY 2, 2006

On Tuesday, May 2, 2006, the gold spot price was C$736.29 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars, equivalent to ₹42,631.19 INR per ounce or ₹1,370.62 INR per gram. Gold rose +0.49% 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.