In contrast, the industrial metal eased on the back of subdued stockists buying.
Standard gold (99.5 purity) firmed up by Rs 55 per 10 gm to finish at Rs 31,115 from Tuesday's closing level of Rs 31,060.
Pure gold (99.9 purity) also went up by Rs 50 per 10 gm to end at Rs 31,240 as compared to Rs 31,190.
Silver ready (.999 fineness), however, lost Rs 30 per kg to settle at Rs 62,290 from Rs 62,320 yesterday.
Globally, gold traded firm amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will announce further stimulus measures at the end of its two-day policy meet later today.
In Europe, spot gold was bid higher at USD 1,713.12 an ounce in early trade and silver marginally up at USD 33.07 an ounce.
