However, silver lost Rs 320 at Rs 47,500 per kg on lack of buying support from industrial units and coin makers.
Traders said low level buying for the ongoing marriage season and a rising trend in the international markets mainly helped gold prices to recover.
Gold in London, which normally sets price trend in the domestic markets, rose by 0.1 per cent to USD 1,313.42 an ounce on speculation the US Federal Reserve may further cut monetary stimulus, raised demand for the metal as a safe haven.
Sovereign, however, held steady at Rs 25,500 per piece of eight grams.
On the other hand, silver ready fell by Rs 320 to Rs 47,500 per kg and weekly-based delivery by Rs 410 to Rs 47,210 per kg.
Silver coins continued to be asked around previous levels of Rs 88,000 for buying and Rs 89,000 for selling of 100 pieces.