Gold prices firmed up further at the bullion market here today due to sustained demand from stockists and jewellers on the back of higher global advices.
Silver also gained on heavy speculative offtake.
Standard gold (99.5 purity) rose by Rs 130 to end at Rs 28,180 per 10 grams from Monday's level of Rs 28,050.
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Pure gold (99.9 purity) also climbed by a similar margin to finish at Rs 28,330 per 10 grams against Rs 28,200 previously.
Silver (.999 fineness) surged by Rs 220 per kg to conclude at Rs 37,420 from Rs 37,200 yesterday.
In Europe, gold prices hit a two-week high as the dollar fell on fading prospects of an imminent increase in US interest rates and expectations of stronger demand from the physical market.
Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at USD 1,236.10 an ounce in early trade.
Spot silver gained 0.3 percent to USD 16.12 an ounce.
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