New Delhi: Precious metal prices showed a mixed trend on Tuesday. Silver surged by ₹3,690 per kilogram, reaching ₹2.24 lakh, while gold declined by ₹1,039 to ₹1.40 lakh per 10 grams. Market analysts attributed the movement to fluctuations in global bullion prices, currency trends, and changing investor sentiment. Buyers are closely monitoring rates across different purity categories and cities.