New Delhi: Gold prices moved up for the third straight session on Thursday by adding Rs 50 at Rs 29,300 per 10 grams, in sync with a firming trend overseas and continued buying by local jewellers. Silver followed, which rose Rs 400 to Rs 39,500 per kg, driven by demand push from industrial units and coin makers. Globally, gold prices rose by 0.23% to $1,252.17 an ounce and silver by 0.46% to $16.88 an ounce in Singapore on Thursday. In the national capital, gold of 99.9% and 99.5% purity rose further by Rs 50 each to Rs 29,300 and Rs 29,150 per 10 grams, respectively. On the other hand, silver coins maintained a steady trend at Rs 72,000 for buying and Rs 73,000 for selling of 100 pieces.

Source: Mint June 29, 2017 10:41 UTC