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Gold Rate Today: Price of Yellow Metal at Rs 50,180 Per 10 Gram, Silver Down 2% to Rs 67,660 per kg

Mumbai, December 22:Gold and silver prices edged lower in Indian markets tracking a similar trend in international markets. On MCX, gold futures edged 0.5 percent lower to Rs 50,180 per 10 gram in the second decline in three days while silver fell 2 percent to Rs 67,660 per kg.

In the global markets as well, gold rates slipped. The Indian spot gold price on Tuesday was at Rs. 50,380 which grew by 0.02 percent; the rate was lower than the global gold spot growth rate of 0.21 percent.  The global spot price is $1881.

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In the global markets, gold slipped today as a stronger dollar offset Gold has climbed over 23 percent this year, mainly driven by a raft of pandemic stimulus measures that stoked fears of inflation. The precious metal is often used as a hedge against inflation.

US Congress approved $900 bn Covid-19 relief package on Tuesday. According to an AFP report, the overwhelming approval in Senate and House of Representatives cleared the way for $900 billion relief package for millions of Americans and businesses battered by the coronavirus. After receiving Donald Trump’s sign it will become a law.

The dollar to rupee conversion today improved to Rs 73 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 74.

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Cold Storage Business in India: Here Are 5 Major Investments Required Before You Plan to Start a Cold Storage Business

New Delhi, November 25: Cold storage is a one-time business investment, where the initial investment required is on the higher side. However, the returns are higher and are on a long-term basis, as compared to other small businesses.

Also, it will become more popular and the demand will increase over the next few months as cold storages will be used to store vaccines.

There are certain big investments that need to be made if you want to start a cold storage business. Some of the food items that require cold storage are fruits and vegetables, poultry and fish products, meat.

  • Buying cooling machinery
  • Acquire the land and construct the storage facility
  • Get required licenses from the Government
  • Managing essential things like water, electricity, and other related materials
  • Hire equipped staff who will be able to handle the machine.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a meeting with chief ministers of all the states and Union Territories to review Covid-19 situation where he asked them to start working on cold storage facilities for coronavirus vaccine.Three billion people may be denied a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s here because a number of countries don’t have sufficient cold storage facilities, the Associated Press reported.