Gold regained its record high after a gap of two weeks by adding Rs 30 to Rs 19,500 per ten grams in the national capital today on stockist buying influenced by a firm trend overseas.
Gold remained in demand following a sharp surge in its prices in the international markets by climbing to an all-time high of $1,313.45 an ounce.
However, silver retreated from its record high on profit-booking at existing higher levels.
Gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity advanced further by Rs 30 each to Rs 19,500 and Rs 19,400 per ten grams, respectively, a level last seen on September 15.
Sovereign also rose by Rs 50 to hit a record high of Rs 15,400 per piece of eight grams.
On the other hand, silver ready lacked necessary support amid profit-booking and lost Rs 50 to Rs 33,700 per kg, but weekly-based demand remained firm and gained Rs 50 to Rs 33,220 per kg on speculative buying.
Silver had touched an all-time high of Rs 33,750 per kg in the previous session.
Silver coins remained steady at Rs 35,400 for buying and Rs 35,500 for selling of 100 pieces.
