Gold prices traded in the green on the occasion of Dhanteras 2018. At 12:14 pm, gold price was at Rs. 31,809 per 10 gram, up 0.19 per cent on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Silver prices followed suit after earlier trading in the red. Silver price was at 38,649 per kg, up 0.08 per cent, according to mcxindia.com. Buying of gold is considered to be auspicious on Dhanteras. Experts recommend buying gold this dhanteras as it provides support against inflation.