In major markets, the price of ten grams of 24-carat gold stood at Rs 1,34,170 in Mumbai and Kolkata, while it was higher at Rs 1,35,270 in Chennai. In the national capital, Delhi, ten grams of 24-carat gold was priced at Rs 1,34,320

The 30-share BSE Sensex benchmark began the trade on a negative note by declining 449.35 points, or 0.53 per cent to 84,029.32. The NSE Nifty started the day off lower by 138.35 points or 0.53 per cent to 25,740.80