Gold importers in India, the world's biggest consumer, stepped up purchases in small quantities ahead of major festivals as prices hovered near their lowest in three weeks, weighed by a stronger rupee.
At 0842 GMT, the most-active gold for October delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was 0.36 percent down at 31,236 rupees per 10 grams, after hitting a low of 31,218 rupees, nearing a level last seen in early September.
Gold prices have fallen due to the sharp...