GOLD PRICE IN INDIAN RUPEE — DECEMBER 29, 2006

On Friday, December 29, 2006, the gold spot price was C$739.82 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars, equivalent to ₹42,835.58 INR per ounce or ₹1,377.19 INR per gram. Gold rose +0.58% 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.