with prices adding Rs 185 to end at Rs 29,410 per ten grams at the bullion market on increased buying by local jewellers at domestic spot market even as the metal weakened overseas. Bullion traders said increased buying by local jewellers at domestic spot market mainly kept the precious metals' prices higher but a weak trend overseas restricted the rise. Globally, gold settled the week lower at USD 1,241.20 an ounce and silver at USD 16.61 an ounce in New York. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity commenced the week lower at Rs 29,100 and Rs 28,950 per ten grams, respectively on lack of buying support. Silver coins spurted by Rs 1,000 at Rs 73,000 for buying and Rs 74,000 for selling of 100 pieces.

Source: dna July 01, 2017 10:30 UTC