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* Rupee weak at 51.67 per dollar
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MUMBAI, March 9 (Reuters) - India's gold demand remained weak on Monday as prices hardened and buyers still stayed on the sidelines anticipating falls ahead, traders said.
"Local gold is still available at a discount of 450 (rupees per 10 grams) than bank gold," said Harshad Ajmera, proprietor of Kolkata-based JJ Gold House.
"Only if prices breaches $900, then we might see some demand," Ajmera added.
"If prices move towards $925-930, then scrap flow starts," said Ajmera.
