Mumbai’s bullion market recorded a slight softening in evening trade as 24-carat gold settled near ₹12,486 per gram and 22-carat gold hovered around ₹11,445 . Silver held at ₹1,65,000 per kilogram after earlier intraday volatility linked to global rate expectations and dollar strength. Traders indicated demand stayed steady while futures activity remained muted, keeping spot prices aligned with broader national trends.